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“Progressive education”. . . “steeped in lefty politics”. . . “lessons in radical politics.” They use these words like they’re a good thing in a taxpayer- supported public school! More ... I think most people would agree that the California school system is broken. This year alone we’ve undergone massive budget cuts, school closures and teacher layoffs. Our children are not getting the education they need. This is a disaster for our children’s future and for the future of our society. More ... At my son’s middle school parent information night, in his speech to parents, the student dean said, “I’m sure that being back here reminds you of your own time in middle school, and many of you probably don’t have the best memories of that time—neither do I. More ... When my oldest child started kindergarten eight years ago, I chose open classroom, a public school with a philosophy that supported our family’s educational priorities, such as parents involved in the classrooms, project-based learning, multiage classrooms, hands-on learning and a daily conflict-resolution forum called “circle.” More ... In her letter last week about Federal Communications Commission (FCC) involvement in maintaining and promoting an open Internet, Diane Hawkins voices fears of government intrusion in her life. She attempts to politicize it, but I believe Ms. Hawkins isn’t well-informed. More ... Diane Hawkins’s letter in the Acorn (“Our government should keep hands off the Internet”) has several common misconceptions about the ’net and the role of the government in general. Let me set her straight. More ... After reading the Oct. 1 article on Terry Tucker (“T.O. man says his childhood is to blame for his financial crimes”), I felt sick to my stomach. Having been one of their first victims in the late ’90s, to hear him talk about his lonely childhood and the abuse he endured is unbelievable. What an insult to abuse victims. More ... I once asked my father the difference between Democrats and Republicans. He answered, “There’s no difference, they’re both Americans, but Democrats seem to vote with their heart where Republicans vote with their heads. The heart can lead you down a path your head wouldn’t travel.” More ... I’d like to congratulate the Thousand Oaks Acorn for the recent results in the citywide poll. I’m not surprised at all by the findings, but it’s always nice to actually see some accurate numbers to substantiate what I’ve known for some time now. More ... Letters RSS feed |
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