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Posted on August 25 at 11:57 a.m.
The shame of it is that the public schools must share the federal dollars provided by NCLB with the private schools, but only the public schools have any accountability for it! Without testing, I'm not sure that every private school is providing "higher learning equivalences" (whatever that is:).
Posted on August 20 at 10:54 a.m.
You are so right, jerrip! Parents have to be the monitors of their children's education, have to hold teachers and schools accountable, and MUST be a partner in educating their children!!
Posted on August 4 at 5:35 p.m.
On 7/26 (2008) wrote "If you have an unqualified work force the first place to look IS the educational system. Are they teaching kids how to live on a budget, how to balance a checkbook, promote higher education, promote trade schools, (why aren't their any around here?) not everyone is college material."
Many things that used to be taught at home are now the responsibility of our already overloaded school system! My parents taught me how to balance a checkbook and live on a budget! There is a course in Personal Finance offered at the HS, but few take it. As for "trade schools" there are two very fine ones in our area: Fallin Career and Technology Center for high school students and CoLin Vocational Center for adults!
Posted on August 4 at 5:21 p.m.
Thanks for your encouragement, foghorn! In the next week schools all over our area will be welcoming students. Are you going to be there? It might have been a stupid gimmick, but perhaps it was a lesson they needed to hear. Our teachers need all the support we can give them. As you have demonstrated, it is sometimes a thankless job. Personally, I am thankful for those who choose to devote themselves to helping our children.
Posted on July 8 at 11:20 a.m.
Well said, Julie. I would also add to your "heroes" list those in the military who have been killed during the past two weeks while some have been obsessed with MJ.
Posted on July 6 at 12:49 p.m.
There are around 4,000 children in the school district. But, remember when comparing the public to the private schools, that public schools have to take everyone who comes along. They do not get to choose which students they will take and which they won't. They also don't have the liberty to ask parents to take their children elsewhere when they don't perform up to par.
Posted on June 11 at 8:34 a.m.
Congratulations, Dr. Barnett! And, well done, BOS, an EXCELLENT choice! Dr. Barnett will not only bring some school experience to the Board but also a fair mind with knowledge about what is being presented!
Posted on June 3 at 6:23 p.m.
Of course, we should elect our school board! Just look how well that's worked out for the BOS, BOA and other county and city officials!
On County yet to interview school board candidates for open seat
Posted on May 13 at 7:46 a.m.
Let's remember that this article tells only one side of the story! I'd like to hear the other side, although I understand that because of confidentiality issues, it cannot be told.
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Posted on August 27 at 10:40 a.m.
Great story! And what an honor for Natchez to have the highest average statewide on this test! Congratulations, Mr. Stewman and your class! Keep up the good work!
On Fallin teacher spreads love of mechanics