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My husband and I have already decided that when we choose to have children, they will be going to private school. It's not that public schools aren't good (depending on where you live, I suppose). We both went to public schools. But when I look at my cousin's children and my friend's children, and I see what they are going through in school and what they should be getting from school, it drives me nuts. private school ftw
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Andreva said:
Soylent Green is people!
Back on topic, I also think this is a bad idea. Back to what Ran was saying, the amount of laptops the school will get back at the end of the year will be very, very low. I think that the school should put the money into building a better library/computer lab, or making their textbooks more up-to-date. It's sad to say... but they will/can/have used those computers for pr0n look up or just sit on myspace all day.
Kids in college already horde computers just for myspace and facebook already and pay fees for doing so. ;p Hate to say this but laptop technology in public schools does not seem to work out (k-12), especially in areas where theft is a problem where the falculty, adminstration, and students are the ones responsible.
I probably know more about the education system than I would like to. I have also have some insight about textbook inventories and stuff more than I would like to as well.
To Aly: The library is a great idea because as time changes, people will always want and need information. It is a great source often neglected or misused.
All school systems have a different way of textbook purchasing. Each year, a few subjects are covered on the new textbook list (science and health are always fun ones because of creation vs. darwin and opinions on what should be and not be covered in them). Like college textbooks, new editions come out all the time. They are examined by a panel for about a year before they are accepted into purchasing stage. Then whoever is in charge of distribution has to contact each of the schools, review the budgets, and confirm the number of textbooks to be shipped out to that particular school. Just because these materials are not for college kids does not eliminate that the books are less expensive. There are still marketing costs, editor/publisher costs, copyright for using pictures, etc. all placed into these books. The person who made the picture of the leaf in the science textbook has to get credibility for taking it. ;p
Any complications along the way may hinder or cancel a purchase. If schools were to update their books every year, it would be impossible to manage a budget from tax payer dollars. This is a reason why students get the crummy 8-9 year old textbooks in the system. Marketers would love for their clients to buy new books/editions every year but it is not feasible on the school's budget.
Then when there is loss of textbooks (damaged, lost), someone has to look up the last edition bought on the database, contact someone at the warehouse or contact the vendor for a replacement. This can be a headache especially when the publisher has stopped prodcuing the textbook.
There really is not a right answer to help children to become better academically. Computers vs. noncomputers in school can be debated till who knows. It depends on the region and culture what they think is best. One trend that is noticible is the lack of teachers. Many of the teachers in the boomer generation are ready to retire and there are not as many entering teachers comming into the field. Why not? It does not pay as well as some other jobs that take less education time and certification. The job is also stressful with many guildlines in place (some are good some are annoying) and the pressure to have students pass a standardized exam to get money for the school.
Others may not agree but the one of the problems is campagining good teachers to work in the public school system. Plenty of universities offer great scholorships for those who pursue a career in education.
Education is both inside and outside of the classroom. School academics and parent interaction at the home. Homework is there for a reason but should not be overwhelming or too stress inducing. The goal is to learn, understand, and communicate the subjects on a competent level and not just once for the test because it is a really high portion of an overall report card grade. Maybe these ideas have been lost within the past decades by a mix of more intergrated media, society, etc.
Private vs. Public: Not going to touch on it much but I have seen both bad and good stories for both systems. Same with homeschool.
I probably know more about the education system than I would like to. I have also have some insight about textbook inventories and stuff more than I would like to as well.
To Aly: The library is a great idea because as time changes, people will always want and need information. It is a great source often neglected or misused.
All school systems have a different way of textbook purchasing. Each year, a few subjects are covered on the new textbook list (science and health are always fun ones because of creation vs. darwin and opinions on what should be and not be covered in them). Like college textbooks, new editions come out all the time. They are examined by a panel for about a year before they are accepted into purchasing stage. Then whoever is in charge of distribution has to contact each of the schools, review the budgets, and confirm the number of textbooks to be shipped out to that particular school. Just because these materials are not for college kids does not eliminate that the books are less expensive. There are still marketing costs, editor/publisher costs, copyright for using pictures, etc. all placed into these books. The person who made the picture of the leaf in the science textbook has to get credibility for taking it. ;p
Any complications along the way may hinder or cancel a purchase. If schools were to update their books every year, it would be impossible to manage a budget from tax payer dollars. This is a reason why students get the crummy 8-9 year old textbooks in the system. Marketers would love for their clients to buy new books/editions every year but it is not feasible on the school's budget.
Then when there is loss of textbooks (damaged, lost), someone has to look up the last edition bought on the database, contact someone at the warehouse or contact the vendor for a replacement. This can be a headache especially when the publisher has stopped prodcuing the textbook.
There really is not a right answer to help children to become better academically. Computers vs. noncomputers in school can be debated till who knows. It depends on the region and culture what they think is best. One trend that is noticible is the lack of teachers. Many of the teachers in the boomer generation are ready to retire and there are not as many entering teachers comming into the field. Why not? It does not pay as well as some other jobs that take less education time and certification. The job is also stressful with many guildlines in place (some are good some are annoying) and the pressure to have students pass a standardized exam to get money for the school.
Others may not agree but the one of the problems is campagining good teachers to work in the public school system. Plenty of universities offer great scholorships for those who pursue a career in education.
Education is both inside and outside of the classroom. School academics and parent interaction at the home. Homework is there for a reason but should not be overwhelming or too stress inducing. The goal is to learn, understand, and communicate the subjects on a competent level and not just once for the test because it is a really high portion of an overall report card grade. Maybe these ideas have been lost within the past decades by a mix of more intergrated media, society, etc.
Private vs. Public: Not going to touch on it much but I have seen both bad and good stories for both systems. Same with homeschool.
Valoran said:
EVery kid uses a computer socially, EVery ADULT does this also. What seperates a poor adult from a well-to-do adult?
Brains.
If a parent can afford and actually buys a computer for thier kids, do you actually believe that they would be complaining about getting a free one? No, of course not.
Its only those parents that has never had a computer before, and has created every reason in their minds to justify why-not-to-get-a-computer because they've never been able to afford one before that are complaining. They've basically brain-washed themselves into poverty.
I feel sorry for these knuckleheads who come into the job market and don't know even how to turn the friggin things on, they end up mopping floors for life.
So why bother giving computers to the poor? Their parents are too stupid to let them use it anyway.