Red State Voucher Schools: The Right To Be Ignorant

[Harry Dresden]

While their government isn't completely out of it, Denmark uses a voucher system and they blow us away academically.

And I bet they track at an early age and have some pretty damn good vocational options for those not college bound.

And what is their school day like, time-wise?

Their school system and curriculum are different, there's no doubt there. If anything that just tells you how ass backwards we are. Vouchers wouldn't cure our education problems, not even close. But they won't hurt either. They give parents choice and hold underperforming schools and teachers accountable.

If I had my choice the first things we would do are school uniforms, closed campuses, and divert money from technology and sports/gym to books and classrooms.

The last thing I would do is just throw more money at the problem. We spend more per student than most other countries, and do a lot worse.

why would you want to divert money away from Technology?.......

 

[Wacky Quacky]

And I bet they track at an early age and have some pretty damn good vocational options for those not college bound.

And what is their school day like, time-wise?

Their school system and curriculum are different, there's no doubt there. If anything that just tells you how ass backwards we are. Vouchers wouldn't cure our education problems, not even close. But they won't hurt either. They give parents choice and hold underperforming schools and teachers accountable.

If I had my choice the first things we would do are school uniforms, closed campuses, and divert money from technology and sports/gym to books and classrooms.

The last thing I would do is just throw more money at the problem. We spend more per student than most other countries, and do a lot worse.

why would you want to divert money away from Technology?.......

Again, not all technology. Computer classes are a necessity in this day and age. But we can spend school funding in a much better way than smart boards and new overpriced Mac computers.

 

[Harry Dresden]

The right to teach kids this crap is nothing compared to when those kids grow up dumb as hell. That'll be great for our society won't it? They are only the next generation. So what if theyre taught unfacts. How could that be a problem in the future?

Take alook around you. Democrats have been teaching kids crap for years. And shockingly we are living in the least informed generation of our nations history.

So how about we attempt to teach people accurate information and how to think for a change?

And how does teaching that dinosaurs anhumans existed at the same time fit into your "accurate information" speech? It doesn't. You know that and so do I. Maybe the attacks on public schools and slashing their budgets have something to do with the current state

saw this on the History Channel......something to kick around.....the guys on the show had no explanation.....

Could dinosaurs and humans have co-existed?

 

[ClosedCaption]

The answer of "don't live there" does nothing to help the kids that are taught this bullshit in the first place. Ignoring the fact that kids are being taught lies is not a virtue.

Nobody is forced to go to a "voucher" school, are they?

That doesn't excuse the ignorance that is taught and the effect those idiots will have on our society. Why are you defending this? Nuke could this benefit anyone?

 

[Uncensored2008]

What's more important, smart boards and new Mac computers for teachers, or up to date school books for kids?

I'm not suggesting eliminating technology, but we spend too much money thinking "if we just get that new tech we can teach better".

Tablets offer text books at a fraction of what printed books cost.

 

[Harry Dresden]

Only 6% of scientists polled were Republicans.

Why?

Because scientists like facts.

and 90% of Republicans are White....

 

[Uncensored2008]

and 90% of Republicans are White....

So only 6% of scientists are White?

Dayum....

 

[Harry Dresden]

Their school system and curriculum are different, there's no doubt there. If anything that just tells you how ass backwards we are. Vouchers wouldn't cure our education problems, not even close. But they won't hurt either. They give parents choice and hold underperforming schools and teachers accountable.

If I had my choice the first things we would do are school uniforms, closed campuses, and divert money from technology and sports/gym to books and classrooms.

The last thing I would do is just throw more money at the problem. We spend more per student than most other countries, and do a lot worse.

why would you want to divert money away from Technology?.......

Again, not all technology. Computer classes are a necessity in this day and age. But we can spend school funding in a much better way than smart boards and new overpriced Mac computers.

ok you are talking about Tech in schools NOT cutting Technology out in the world....right?....

 

[DaGoose]

The answer of "don't live there" does nothing to help the kids that are taught this bullshit in the first place. Ignoring the fact that kids are being taught lies is not a virtue.

Nobody is forced to go to a "voucher" school, are they?

Just like nobody is forced to go to a public school. Just don't ask me for money to help pay to send your kids to a voucher school to learn this shit.

 

[Leweman]

The answer of "don't live there" does nothing to help the kids that are taught this bullshit in the first place. Ignoring the fact that kids are being taught lies is not a virtue.

Nobody is forced to go to a "voucher" school, are they?

Just like nobody is forced to go to a public school. Just don't ask me for money to help pay to send your kids to a voucher school to learn this shit.

ummmmmmmm.....

 

[Trajan]

The answer of "don't live there" does nothing to help the kids that are taught this bullshit in the first place. Ignoring the fact that kids are being taught lies is not a virtue.

Nobody is forced to go to a "voucher" school, are they?

Just like nobody is forced to go to a public school. Just don't ask me for money to help pay to send your kids to a voucher school to learn this shit.

and how are they asking you for money to send their kids to a charter school or get a voucher.....?

 

[rdean]

15. More $ = better education?

If you're a right winger, "No education" is "better".

Really asshole, do you have any links to that ?

 

[Uncensored2008]

ok you are talking about Tech in schools NOT cutting Technology out in the world....right?....

There is some misconception here.

Apple computer is the master of marketing. The technology they offer is mediocre at best. To promote substandard Macs, Apple has, from the 80's, donated huge numbers of Apple products to public schools. The idea was that this would entice parents to buy Apple to be compatible, and would train children to use Apple rather than Microsoft paradigms. While a Mac costs double or triple what it's worth, schools virtually never pay that price. The computers are either from a grant, or sharply discounted to public schools.

 

[rdean]

and 90% of Republicans are White....

So only 6% of scientists are White?

Dayum....

No, only 6% of scientists are Republican. But I suspect MORE than 90% of Republicans are white. Especially after that last election.

 

[Quantum Windbag]

No wonder the "Red States" are a bit slower than the "Blue States". Look at what they teach these kids in "Voucher Schools"........

1. Dinosaurs and humans probably hung out

2. Dragons were totally real

3. "God used the Trail of Tears to bring many Indians to Christ

4. Africa needs religion

5. Slave masters were nice guys

6. The KKK was A-OK

7. The Great Depression wasn't as bad as the liberals made it sound

8. SCOTUS enslaved fetuses

9. The Red Scare isn't over yet

10. Mark Twain and Emily Dickinson were a couple of hacks

11. Abstract algebra is too dang complicated

12. Gay people "have no more claims to special rights than child molesters or rapists

13. "Global environmentalists have said and written enough to leave no doubt that their goal is to destroy the prosperous economies of the world's richest nations

14. Globalization is a precursor to rapture

14 Wacky "Facts" Kids Will Learn in Louisiana's Voucher Schools | Mother Jones

Sholdn't the title of that article be "14 Wacky Claims About what Schools Teach if we don't let Unions Have Complete Control?" Are you aware that some of the best high schools in the country at preparing students for college are private religious schools?

 

[Wacky Quacky]

ok you are talking about Tech in schools NOT cutting Technology out in the world....right?....

There is some misconception here.

Apple computer is the master of marketing. The technology they offer is mediocre at best. To promote substandard Macs, Apple has, from the 80's, donated huge numbers of Apple products to public schools. The idea was that this would entice parents to buy Apple to be compatible, and would train children to use Apple rather than Microsoft paradigms. While a Mac costs double or triple what it's worth, schools virtually never pay that price. The computers are either from a grant, or sharply discounted to public schools.

I was unaware of that.

 

[DaGoose]

No wonder the "Red States" are a bit slower than the "Blue States". Look at what they teach these kids in "Voucher Schools"........

1. Dinosaurs and humans probably hung out

2. Dragons were totally real

3. "God used the Trail of Tears to bring many Indians to Christ

4. Africa needs religion

5. Slave masters were nice guys

6. The KKK was A-OK

7. The Great Depression wasn't as bad as the liberals made it sound

8. SCOTUS enslaved fetuses

9. The Red Scare isn't over yet

10. Mark Twain and Emily Dickinson were a couple of hacks

11. Abstract algebra is too dang complicated

12. Gay people "have no more claims to special rights than child molesters or rapists

13. "Global environmentalists have said and written enough to leave no doubt that their goal is to destroy the prosperous economies of the world's richest nations

14. Globalization is a precursor to rapture

14 Wacky "Facts" Kids Will Learn in Louisiana's Voucher Schools | Mother Jones

too bad you have your rep turned off because the title of your thread does not match the title of the article ASSHOLE

It's turned off because ASSHOLES like you go around neg repping for no good reason and not using it the way it was intended.

So.........FU-Q

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[Avatar4321]

If this is the true title from Mother Jones, the right to be ignorant. people should shun that rag and it's site..

horrible thing to say

they've been exercising their right to ignorance for a while. Which is why we have to continually encourage people to think, to ask questions, to learn. We need to convince the people that it takes more than going to a school to get an education. Having a piece of paper doesn't mean your educated or smart. It just means you made it through school. And there are alot of people who make it through school learning absolutely nothing. I know, I work with a bunch of those people on a daily basis (well not daily since i changed departments last week, but I still work with them).

 

[AmericanFirst]

No wonder the "Red States" are a bit slower than the "Blue States". Look at what they teach these kids in "Voucher Schools"........

1. Dinosaurs and humans probably hung out

2. Dragons were totally real

3. "God used the Trail of Tears to bring many Indians to Christ

4. Africa needs religion

5. Slave masters were nice guys

6. The KKK was A-OK

7. The Great Depression wasn't as bad as the liberals made it sound

8. SCOTUS enslaved fetuses

9. The Red Scare isn't over yet

10. Mark Twain and Emily Dickinson were a couple of hacks

11. Abstract algebra is too dang complicated

12. Gay people "have no more claims to special rights than child molesters or rapists

13. "Global environmentalists have said and written enough to leave no doubt that their goal is to destroy the prosperous economies of the world's richest nations

14. Globalization is a precursor to rapture

14 Wacky "Facts" Kids Will Learn in Louisiana's Voucher Schools | Mother Jones

Your so called facts are as usual a list of lies made up by a lying libtard. Better being taught the truth of the bible then go to public school and filled with lies while being indoctrinated to obamaland.

 

[DaGoose]

No wonder the "Red States" are a bit slower than the "Blue States". Look at what they teach these kids in "Voucher Schools"........

1. Dinosaurs and humans probably hung out

2. Dragons were totally real

3. "God used the Trail of Tears to bring many Indians to Christ

4. Africa needs religion

5. Slave masters were nice guys

6. The KKK was A-OK

7. The Great Depression wasn't as bad as the liberals made it sound

8. SCOTUS enslaved fetuses

9. The Red Scare isn't over yet

10. Mark Twain and Emily Dickinson were a couple of hacks

11. Abstract algebra is too dang complicated

12. Gay people "have no more claims to special rights than child molesters or rapists

13. "Global environmentalists have said and written enough to leave no doubt that their goal is to destroy the prosperous economies of the world's richest nations

14. Globalization is a precursor to rapture

14 Wacky "Facts" Kids Will Learn in Louisiana's Voucher Schools | Mother Jones

Sholdn't the title of that article be "14 Wacky Claims About what Schools Teach if we don't let Unions Have Complete Control?" Are you aware that some of the best high schools in the country at preparing students for college are private religious schools?

Those who can......teach

Those who can't teach pass laws and try to dictate to those who are.

That's the thing about you Quantum.