[Grovenet] No Child Left Behind?

[Steve Jerrett]

David,

Thanks for enlightening us regarding the background of Ms. Pickler.

You are absolutely correct when you state, "Maybe children don't learn as 
much when they are left dangling by the   adults in their lives." I think 
many people woluld be astounded it they knew the magnitude of this in our 
society. The number of kids "left dangling" is staggering. And it is not 
just the parents that bail and abandon. Many parents are there physically 
but virtually neglect their children. There are many reasons for this. 
Children without caring, involved parents are at a marked disadvantage and 
for many, that disadvantage is for life. NCLB, however flawed and misguided, 
is an attempt to reach those kids. Unfortunately, there are aso many of them 
that most districts are overwhelmed trying to meet the standards set forth.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Morelli" <jo.david at verizon.net>
To: "Ed Davie" <edavie at verizon.net>; "Forest Grove local interests list" 
<grovenet at rdrop.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 1:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Grovenet] No Child Left Behind?


> Remember how the Compassionate Conservatives want everyone to be
> responsible for their own actions, and that the families should take
> care of their children's education?
>
> This young lady lives with her grandpa because her mother bailed on
> her at age two, and her dad is a convicted drug user in prison.  I
> guess her parents had other priorities, and she didn't get an
> education on her own.
>
> Maybe children don't learn as much when they are left dangling by the
> adults in their lives.
>
> By the way, the girl was ignorant of geography, but she was aware of
> that shortcoming.  She didn't freeze or collapse when she knew that
> she absolutely didn't have a clue, and she didn't try to bluff her
> way through the process.  I can think of at least one President who
> isn't that wise.
>
> David
>
> On Jan 9, 2008, at 2:48 PM, Ed Davie wrote:
>
>> Unbelievable!
>> Ed
>>   ----- Original Message -----
>>   From: Ron D'Eau Claire
>>   To: 'Forest Grove local interests list' ;
>> Tosca at prodigy.net
>>   Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 2:38 PM
>>   Subject: [Grovenet] No Child Left Behind?
>>
>>
>>   Behind what??
>>
>>   This is more embarrassing than Iraq, and just
>> about as painful!
>>
>>   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lmgNqFuXwc
>>
>>   Ron D'Eau Claire
>>
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