Comments on: State of the Union: Education Excerpts http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/01/state-of-the-union-education-excerpts/ Thu, 24 May 2012 10:31:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Shantel http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/01/state-of-the-union-education-excerpts/comment-page-1/#comment-20866 Shantel Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:22:09 +0000 http://www.ed.gov/blog/?p=6205#comment-20866 I wish there were more grants for education, especially for young adults like myself who cant afford to go college and without depending on your parents income I wish there were more grants for education, especially for young adults like myself who cant afford to go college and without depending on your parents income

]]> By: toni http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/01/state-of-the-union-education-excerpts/comment-page-1/#comment-20017 toni Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:43:45 +0000 http://www.ed.gov/blog/?p=6205#comment-20017 i hope that children that goes to school and will go to school will injoy school becuase if they dont injoy it they will not learn. i hope that children that goes to school and will go to school will injoy school becuase if they dont injoy it they will not learn.

]]> By: Rosie http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/01/state-of-the-union-education-excerpts/comment-page-1/#comment-19371 Rosie Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:28:25 +0000 http://www.ed.gov/blog/?p=6205#comment-19371 I agree with what was said in the State of the Union speech by what Obama said, "When a child walks into a classroom, it should be a place of high expectations and high performance." So what is happening in our state of Texas where our Governor is shutting down 13 schools. What happens to the environment that our children have known, and teachers that know them, and no longer can feel that way when their school is being closed. I agree with what was said in the State of the Union speech by what Obama said, “When a child walks into a classroom, it should be a place of high expectations and high performance.” So what is happening in our state of Texas where our Governor is shutting down 13 schools. What happens to the environment that our children have known, and teachers that know them, and no longer can feel that way when their school is being closed.

]]> By: Rick http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/01/state-of-the-union-education-excerpts/comment-page-1/#comment-18628 Rick Wed, 02 Feb 2011 20:39:51 +0000 http://www.ed.gov/blog/?p=6205#comment-18628 I find it fascinating how, instead of fixing what is broken, more money is given in an effort to encourage compliance to the existing system. Instead of even attempting to fix anything, schools and students are being pressured by both bribes and blackmail to work under the current system. This country's education system is entirely broken, and completely reforming it is the only way to have any actual progress. A student's work cannot be judged by anyone but himself. To say we are behind other countries in anything is irrelevant; to force your nation's youth to do more work simply because it looks better on paper... You ought to be ashamed of yourselves. I find it fascinating how, instead of fixing what is broken, more money is given in an effort to encourage compliance to the existing system. Instead of even attempting to fix anything, schools and students are being pressured by both bribes and blackmail to work under the current system. This country’s education system is entirely broken, and completely reforming it is the only way to have any actual progress.

A student’s work cannot be judged by anyone but himself. To say we are behind other countries in anything is irrelevant; to force your nation’s youth to do more work simply because it looks better on paper… You ought to be ashamed of yourselves.

]]> By: Ricky http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/01/state-of-the-union-education-excerpts/comment-page-1/#comment-18430 Ricky Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:24:43 +0000 http://www.ed.gov/blog/?p=6205#comment-18430 It's inspiring to read how much emphasis is being put on education, and it's nice to see how people are really starting to understand the importance of raising our standards to better our education system. Personally I've been going to school for over 7 years and am approaching the culmination of completing my Masters Degree in Educational Counseling. The state of Minnesota has done a great job of really eliminating the counseling position, and replacing them with other "qualified" individuals. Where are out counselors going?? I'm sorry but you cannot replace an individual who has been properly trained to handle difficult situations as it pertains to depression, low SES, suicide, multicultural issues, among many many more. I know other states have done a great job of really trying to emphasize the school counselor and the proper ratio at which counselors should work with. Having a school counselor be the only counselor in a district of 800 students is NOT ideal. With the economy down and the overwhelming amount of stress being put on families, I think the last thing you need to remove from a school system is the school counselor. The individual who can work with students in order to bring out their best potential, and work though difficult situations. The department of education needs to step up and put their best foot forward in order to help ensure every school can reach their potential by having school counselors available to every student. I know a lot of emphasis was put on teachers and principals but I feel that after years of training and a lot of school debt in order to obtain a degree where I can make a difference; that it's disheartening to see the profession slowly start to be cut out of school districts in this state. It scares me to see what the result of this decision by some districts will have on their students. It’s inspiring to read how much emphasis is being put on education, and it’s nice to see how people are really starting to understand the importance of raising our standards to better our education system. Personally I’ve been going to school for over 7 years and am approaching the culmination of completing my Masters Degree in Educational Counseling. The state of Minnesota has done a great job of really eliminating the counseling position, and replacing them with other “qualified” individuals. Where are out counselors going?? I’m sorry but you cannot replace an individual who has been properly trained to handle difficult situations as it pertains to depression, low SES, suicide, multicultural issues, among many many more. I know other states have done a great job of really trying to emphasize the school counselor and the proper ratio at which counselors should work with. Having a school counselor be the only counselor in a district of 800 students is NOT ideal. With the economy down and the overwhelming amount of stress being put on families, I think the last thing you need to remove from a school system is the school counselor. The individual who can work with students in order to bring out their best potential, and work though difficult situations. The department of education needs to step up and put their best foot forward in order to help ensure every school can reach their potential by having school counselors available to every student. I know a lot of emphasis was put on teachers and principals but I feel that after years of training and a lot of school debt in order to obtain a degree where I can make a difference; that it’s disheartening to see the profession slowly start to be cut out of school districts in this state. It scares me to see what the result of this decision by some districts will have on their students.

]]> By: Mary http://www.ed.gov/blog/2011/01/state-of-the-union-education-excerpts/comment-page-1/#comment-17781 Mary Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:43:05 +0000 http://www.ed.gov/blog/?p=6205#comment-17781 Thank you for highlighting education in your State of the Union speech this week. I appreciated you reminding our nation of the immense respect due to our educators and showing the responsibility as being shared by family, community, and school. I resonate with your call for caring young people to consider serving our nation as teachers. I share that desire to make a difference; however, I am a 55-year old. Because of staying home to raise my children and later, a position being eliminated by budget cuts, I have only taught eight years in public and private schools. After several years of looking a bit and now a full year of searching and working hard at selling myself (about five hours per week), I have not found a place to serve more than one day per week. Another con in my situation may be that I am looking in Michigan (but willing to relocate within many parts of the state). I am not idle and have five part-time jobs in schools and community. Money is not the issue for me as my husband earns a decent wage, but making about $15,000 last year for 35+ hours of work isn’t very encouraging. I feel that I have much to offer. I was an honor student who routinely has worked hard and creatively. I raised four children who are now professionally successful. I stay current in my three certified areas and am almost finished with a MAE. I have this burning passion to teach and make a difference in my certified areas for another decade or more. I know there are education programs for folks to make teaching a second career. I don’t even need that. I am certified and experienced, mentally sharp, in good physical shape. What can an older, Caucasian female do to convince administrators that she is a good choice as a teacher? Thank you for highlighting education in your State of the Union speech this week. I appreciated you reminding our nation of the immense respect due to our educators and showing the responsibility as being shared by family, community, and school.

I resonate with your call for caring young people to consider serving our nation as teachers. I share that desire to make a difference; however, I am a 55-year old. Because of staying home to raise my children and later, a position being eliminated by budget cuts, I have only taught eight years in public and private schools. After several years of looking a bit and now a full year of searching and working hard at selling myself (about five hours per week), I have not found a place to serve more than one day per week. Another con in my situation may be that I am looking in Michigan (but willing to relocate within many parts of the state). I am not idle and have five part-time jobs in schools and community. Money is not the issue for me as my husband earns a decent wage, but making about $15,000 last year for 35+ hours of work isn’t very encouraging.

I feel that I have much to offer. I was an honor student who routinely has worked hard and creatively. I raised four children who are now professionally successful. I stay current in my three certified areas and am almost finished with a MAE. I have this burning passion to teach and make a difference in my certified areas for another decade or more.

I know there are education programs for folks to make teaching a second career. I don’t even need that. I am certified and experienced, mentally sharp, in good physical shape. What can an older, Caucasian female do to convince administrators that she is a good choice as a teacher?

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