Comments on: BlogHers Act - Educational Freedom

By: Mom101

Mom101 — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:40:04 +0000

I just found this post Shannon, and I also voted for education reform in the poll. I need to look further into the idea of privatized education (I’m not entirely sure that corporations can be trusted with this) but I do know that NCLB is a huge freaking disaster. I’ve always been a public school advocate and now that my daughter is nearing school age I hesitate. That’s a sad, sad thought for me.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:41:28 +0000

Yes, educational choice! Only recently have I heard people talking about alternative education issues in terms of a right to educational choice, and when it’s put this way, it just might be an idea that catches on.

By: peppylady

peppylady — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:49:33 +0000

I’m a newbie at blogher and find it all such a wonder of ideals going on in blogger world.

Actual No Child Should Left Behind. Should be called “No Child Left With a Dime”

Come on over to my blog and have a cup of coffee

By: heather

heather — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:29:30 +0000

I would love to see educational freedom, reform and choice! I just don’t believe that the future can be improved without changing the way we teach our children. Thanks for writing.

By: Crimson Wife

Crimson Wife — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:52:04 +0000

Great list! I agree that education, Social Security, tax reform, and civil liberties are important challenges for our next president. Thanks for sharing

By: Summer

Summer — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 16:33:00 +0000

Sadly, you are spot on about education. Children are not pushed to meet their full potential, only to pass tests and look good on paper.

By: Tiara

Tiara — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:04:38 +0000

. Mediocrity thrives in school. Children learn to please. To succeed on a test. To work through the system.

Even across the globe, this is true. Hardly anyone learns for learning’s sake nowadays. It’s just for a test, for a certificate, for material gains.

Thanks for speaking up!

By: Alasandra

Alasandra — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:49:53 +0000

Well at my age I hope SS sticks around, hubby only has a few more years before he can retire with SS benefits. Unfortunately, thanks to the in-laws, we have no savings.

But I am with you on the other issues. I would add food safety for pets and humans to the list.

By: cooper

cooper — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:41:45 +0000

Shannon, your post and comments are great. thank you. This is such an important topic!!!!!!!!