Fixing the Public Schools k-12

[Mike M (the other one)]

(01-19-2017, 01:38 PM)Benton Wrote: I didn't watch it, but I've been reading about her what I can.

Honestly, so far, I thought she was one of the better picks. Having been experienced with charter schools — which are the direction the country is going whether it's right or not — maybe she can steer away from the problems. And honestly, the biggest knock critics/columnists seem to have with charter schools is that they test pretty closely to public schools (which brings up the valid question of whether or not it's worth it to steer public dollars to private pockets, but, again, that's the direction voters seem to want to go).

The statement about needing to defend about grizzly bears is pretty irresponsible, though.

The reason the public wants to go this route, is because many inner city schools are not very good. Giving the parents a choice is the only offer they can come up with. I'd rather build up those inner-city schools, but that takes time and parents want results now. Whether the parent chooses the charter school option or not, they at least feel like they have a choice. The majority probably won't take an advantage of that, but some will.

If she can make it past the hearing, then her biggest enemy is going to be the Teachers Union.