Bachmann: Why is there a Department of Education?

[smokebros]

Doesnt seem like you actually got an education at all
maybe you should homeschool your kids

I would really like to conduct a vote to get you off this forum. You never have anything constructive, positive, or nice to say to anyone. Get lost man. I doubt I'm the only one who feels like this about you either.

 

[feff f]

First off she is trying to bite off Ron Paul's policies. I absolutely despise Michelle Bachmann. I would never support her.

Ron Paul is the one who said we need to get rid of the department of education, and he is 100% right.
I did a documentary and I talked to my old high school teachers and principal and we discussed this very issue.
I have a few friends who are teachers and we have also discussed this. I got the same thing from both my past teachers, and friends who are teachers.
(under the status quo) Teachers have to teach things a certain way in order to receive money from the federal government because of the way it has been structured for them to be dependent on it. kids don't learn nearly as much, instead the federal governments aims in on test scores. Along with textbooks now talking about the new world order, it is completely ridiculous.
The education system has deteriorated over the last 30 years, and will continue to if it is controlled by the federal g
overnment.

no offense meant, but can you look to more than you r teachers for info? trust me dude, most of your teachers are highly politicized to the left. so much so that they are willing to take their poitical views into their captive audience of grade school children.

face real world, not teacher world. teachers generally never had another job other than teaching.....let that sink in.

 

[redivider]

of jefff.... we don't have to trust you to tell us anything about teachers, it is blatantely obvious none of what they taught had too much of an impact on you....

 

[dukeanthony]

I would really like to conduct a vote to get you off this forum. You never have anything constructive, positive, or nice to say to anyone. Get lost man. I doubt I'm the only one who feels like this about you either.

Sorry if a ruined your Ron Paul circle jerk

Hey you into burning books also?

 

[redivider]

btw, the only reason teachers tend to vote democratic, regardless of political views, is b/c the republican party always goes after the department of education's budget to clean up the other budget crapshoots they form....

it's not that their political ideals are progressive, those are as mixed as the people teaching, it is that the vote affects their livelihood directly. teachers dont teach b/c the money is great, because of the awesome benefits.

 

[dukeanthony]

The way it works in states like wisconsin is
The New govenor gives away 130 million in tax cuts to business
Then turns around and says we have a fiscal crisis and we are 130 million short
And teachers and school need to take cuts

Classic Starve the beast Republican tactics
Well he will get recalled next year
Just like 2 republicans lost in a recall this year

 

[sync0s]

Teachers absolutly are stifled
They need to get back to teaching about God. how homosexuals will burn in hell and stop wasting valuable resources teaching math to girls

What the fuck are you babbling about?

 

[UncleBuck]

What the fuck are you babbling about?

i believe the man is being facetious.

haters gonna hate, teachers gonna teach.

 

[Coals]

So if each state controls what is taught there will be 50 different histories, math cirriculums, english classes and so on and so forth. That might get fucked up.

I bet New Jersey has a different take on the issues and outcome regarding the civil war compared to say, Alabama. Odvioulsy this is a central issue within the broad issue of Federal Education.

 

[sync0s]

So if each state controls what is taught there will be 50 different histories, math cirriculums, english classes and so on and so forth. That might get fucked up.

I bet New Jersey has a different take on the issues and outcome regarding the civil war compared to say, Alabama. Odvioulsy this is a central issue within the broad issue of Federal Education. An entire country of young people, all of which are learning different stuff.

So based on your logic, people in America learn that 1+1=2 but people in Norway learn that 1+1=11.....

First of states shouldn't have much involvement in education either. That being said, more variety on the topics means a greater likely hood on the truth being taught somewhere. Whereas one sole curriculum can completely dictate falsehood.

 

[Coals]

Im talking about bias. Use your fucking head. Its about the KIND of math and KIND of history etc etc. A vauge example would be: more southern students learn about some pissed off dude in the sky and the northerners learn the fish grew feet etc.

 

[sync0s]

Im talking about bias. Use your fucking head. Its about the KIND of math and KIND of history etc etc. A vauge example would be: more southern students learn about some pissed off dude in the sky and the northerners learn the fish grew feet etc.

Wait.. your argument was that because there is no top oversight that two different things would be taught at the two different school systems, primarily on the basis that facts would be rewritten. In an independent school system you, as the parent, could choose which school curicculum you wanted your kids to learn (Creatonism vs evolution), and rightfully so.

Remember, history is always rewritten. Winston Churchill: "History is written by the victor." I prefer a system where I can hear objectively the different 'histories' from each school, and choose which one is most correct and unbiased for my children to learn from.

 

[deprave]

I don't understand how the teachers union can have any blame in our education system. Teachers are mistreated and under paid all across America.

I do, however, agree about government being the reason for failure in the education system. Regulations have stifled teacher creativity which is absolutely essential when it comes to teaching.

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[deprave]

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[dukeanthony]

I took my duaghter to the Museum. We went to the dinosaur exhibit. We were on the Balconey of this Diorama. Below us was a group of homeschooled kids. The Chaperone Pointed to the sign and said to the Children. This is an example of what you need to watch out for it is a lie.The bible tells us the earth is only 5000 years old.

Yeah I can see why some people hate the department of education. It gets in the way of the bible thumpers taking over the local school board

 

[VTXDave]

Back in the 70's, before there was a Federal Dept. of Education, California was a shining example of how the education system can work. Right when Carter created the department I was fortunate enough to transfer from public school to a private Catholic high school. Even then, the level of education I received at the Catholic high school was far and above much better than anything the public school system could provide. Today, it's even worse. The material I saw my kids coming home with was rather discouraging. To see where California has gone, with the assistance from the Federal Dept. of Education, has most certainly left a bad taste in my mouth.

 

[dukeanthony]

Back in the 70's, before there was a Federal Dept. of Education, California was a shining example of how the education system can work. Right when Carter created the department I was fortunate enough to transfer from public school to a private Catholic high school. Even then, the level of education I received at the Catholic high school was far and above much better than anything the public school system could provide. Today, it's even worse. The material I saw my kids coming home with was rather discouraging. To see where California has gone, with the assistance from the Federal Dept. of Education, has most certainly left a bad taste in my mouth.

Well i went to a catholic military high school where the education was superior. But my parents paid for it.

Plus i don't think public schools will allow benedictian monks beat the shit out of you for not having your homework done

 

[feff f]

I took my duaghter to the Museum. We went to the dinosaur exhibit. We were on the Balconey of this Diorama. Below us was a group of homeschooled kids. The Chaperone Pointed to the sign and said to the Children. This is an example of what you need to watch out for it is a lie.The bible tells us the earth is only 5000 years old.

Yeah I can see why some people hate the department of education. It gets in the way of the bible thumpers taking over the local school board

i call bullshit.

 

[feff f]

Back in the 70's, before there was a Federal Dept. of Education, California was a shining example of how the education system can work. Right when Carter created the department I was fortunate enough to transfer from public school to a private Catholic high school. Even then, the level of education I received at the Catholic high school was far and above much better than anything the public school system could provide. Today, it's even worse. The material I saw my kids coming home with was rather discouraging. To see where California has gone, with the assistance from the Federal Dept. of Education, has most certainly left a bad taste in my mouth.

not to mention when you get a leftist teacher who insists on brainwashing your kids that polar bears are drowning, the the NEA is a perfect organization, and heather has two mommies.

most parents have no idea what their little brains are being force fed from 8-3.

i believe any honest study will show how inferior our public schools have become.

 

[feff f]

Well i went to a catholic military high school where the education was superior. But my parents paid for it.

so you are for school choice?