Re: [Mpls] clean city/graffiti etc.

2001-01-19 Thread Michael Atherton
Russell Wayne Peterson wrote: Failed graffiti proposal, failed clean city initiative, failed housing policy, failed public works infrastructure, failed internal debt service...oh, passed wealthy subsidies to corporations downtown. Can the picture get any clearer. We should all be putting

Re: [Mpls] MPS High Achieving Students

2001-02-15 Thread Michael Atherton
EXCUSES, WE NEED SOLUTIONS!!! Mike Atherton Prospect Park Ward 2 http://www.tc.umn.edu/~athe0007 Catherine Shreves wrote: Michael Atherton wrote: At the very least Ms. Kelly should have provided the parent with a referral and steps that could be taken to help his child. Ms. Kelly couldn't

[Mpls] Re: More Problems with the NRP

2001-02-24 Thread Michael Atherton
I have identified two major problems with the NRP program: 1. The rights of individuals are not protected. 2. NRP contractors may sometimes lack the experience necessary to properly manage their programs. I would now like to introduce a third. Namely, that the NRP program has brought

Re: [Mpls] Re: More Problems with the NRP

2001-02-27 Thread Michael Atherton
Steven Clift wrote: Does NRP or anyone for that matter produce trainings or guidelines for local/neighborhood democracy? The NRP does provide training for contractors. They also stress resident participation. However, there is no viable recourse when democratic processes breakdown. NRP

Re: [Mpls] Why the NRP Socks, Part 1--No More From Me

2001-02-28 Thread Michael Atherton
ipate and that their rights are fully protected. I support Jean Wagenius' bill, House File 404. I would also urge Phyllis Kahn, our state representative, to support the rights of her constituents. Michael Atherton Prospect Park Ward 2 ___ Minn

Re: [Mpls] code 4

2001-03-17 Thread Michael Atherton
"Jordan S. Kushner" wrote: No. you have not committed a crime. you have committed a "petty misdemeanor" - not legally considered a crime. that means, in relevant part, you can be stopped and given a ticket, but not searched, detained or arrested without any further cause. you are also

Re: [Mpls] Bravo to MPS

2001-03-20 Thread Michael Atherton
Russell Wayne Peterson wrote: Bravo to the Minneapolis Public Schools for foraging a head with creating smaller learning environments. Star Tribune Editorial at: http://www.startribune.com/viewers/qview/cgi/qview.cgi?template=opinion_asl ug=ED20A About a decade ago when I had

Re: [Mpls] Bravo to MPS

2001-03-20 Thread Michael Atherton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh how I wish that other parts of the state and city budget were scrutinized as carefully as education. I certainly agree that we need more fiscal analysis and responsibility in government spending. Can someone provide a compelling argument on how a greater

Re: [Mpls] Bravo to MPS

2001-03-22 Thread Michael Atherton
Claire Stokes wrote: MPS does have assessment testing going on at a range of points in each student's career, accountability is built in to a great degree. MPS has a great deal of information on the positive influence of small class sizes. Have you gone to meetings and asked for that

Re: [Mpls] Codefor

2001-03-22 Thread Michael Atherton
First off, I think that we need to make clear the distinction between racial profiling and CODEFOR. As far as I understand it racial profiling involves the development of statistical profiles that are then used to select individuals for investigation. In my opinion racial profiling is a clear

Re: [Mpls] Bravo to MPS

2001-03-25 Thread Michael Atherton
Catherine Shreves wrote: I think there is consensus on the point that there are many things a school district can and should do to improve student achievement. Then why have we disproportionately emphasized class size? I don't think anyone would argue that teacher quality is very important,

Re: [Mpls] Re: surveillance cameras

2001-03-30 Thread Michael Atherton
Sheldon Mains wrote: To avoid the paranoia, why not just have the output of all cameras in public spaces available to anyone on the web? Technically easy, probably not even that costly. Would result in a more transparent government (and we already have the freeway cameras on cable TV) I

Re: [Mpls] List Dictatorship vs. Democracy from Jordan S. Kushner

2001-03-30 Thread Michael Atherton
Carol Becker wrote: I vote no too. Mr. Brauer does a fabulous job. It's not that I think that David doesn't work hard and isn't fair, but I do find it ironic that a democratic forum is ruled by dictatorship. Several years ago my wife was involved in organizing the split of a newsgroup in the

Re: [Mpls] schools/children topics

2001-04-02 Thread Michael Atherton
. D. Hirsch it might provide some insight into this question: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~athe0007/HirschArticle.html Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubs

Re: [Mpls] Pedestrians

2001-04-10 Thread Michael Atherton
On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Jay Clark wrote: I stopped for the pedestrian. Then I heard a screaching of brakes, and a Volkswagen swerving around my right and blowing through the crosswalk. Fortunately, the pedestrian did not venture onto the crosswalk. P.S. I have never been hit by a car in

Re: [Mpls] pedestrian rights.

2001-04-12 Thread Michael Atherton
and support such an enforcement program? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] NRP and Taxpayers Money

2001-04-21 Thread Michael Atherton
is my understanding that most of the existing NRP contractors are part of the close knit group who run our neighborhood association. The fact that this type of action is perfectly legal provides future opportunities for abuse and highlights the lack of accountability of the NRP program. Michael Atherto

Re: [Mpls] street lights

2001-05-04 Thread Michael Atherton
noneof yourbusiness wrote: i have been against the new street lights from the beginning. sure they look great. for $1200 a piece (or whatever the increased cost currently runs), they oughta. The ornamental lights cost more than $6000 a piece (installed). Even at this cost I don't think

Re: [Mpls] Craps on the Mall

2001-05-13 Thread Michael Atherton
to class boundaries? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Grafitti

2001-05-13 Thread Michael Atherton
address judges' reluctance to sentence people to jail. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] tagging

2001-05-15 Thread Michael Atherton
would also support the act of burning down someone's house as instance of performance art. We should respect the right of another to not be subject to actions against their will. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E

Re: [Mpls] Put your kids where your mouth is...

2001-05-18 Thread Michael Atherton
and equivalent to academic child abuse. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Problem with public schools is private schools

2001-05-18 Thread Michael Atherton
is not useful--and doesn't reflect reality. Anyone who thinks that the Minneapolis School System is not failing should take a look at the basic-skills test results in the April 19th edition of the Star Tribune and then look up the dropout rates for minority students. Michael Atherton Prospect Park

Re: [Mpls] RE: public vs private schools

2001-05-20 Thread Michael Atherton
that will earn them more than substance wages. There are effective reforms that can be implemented by the MPS, if only administrators have the initiative and courage to try. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post

Re: [Mpls] RE: public vs private schools

2001-05-20 Thread Michael Atherton
and lacking the ability to earn a living wage. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] RE: Mpls Public Schools

2001-05-22 Thread Michael Atherton
Lynnell Mickelsen wrote: 4) Michael Atherton of Prospect Park says diversity is an overrated, urban myth. Maybe he just he hasn't tried it. Or maybe he had a couple bad experiences. Now to be fair to Michael, I also get impatient with all the endless PC discussions about diversity--all

Re: [Mpls] RE: public vs private schools

2001-05-24 Thread Michael Atherton
requirements of a politician: the ability to compromise my values in order to cut a deal. Besides, I find discovering how the brain works more interesting than administration. Michael Atherton writes: I'm particularly frustrated that I propose reasonable short term solutions with empirical references

Re: [Mpls] demonizing the schools

2001-05-25 Thread Michael Atherton
the public schools, but few suggestions on how to solve the fundamental problems of public education. I will continue to insist that the schools are failing to provide quality education, (take a look at the numbers again) because it is more difficult to solve a problem while people deny it exists. Michael

Re: [Mpls] RE: Mpls Public Schools

2001-05-26 Thread Michael Atherton
jon kelland wrote: --- Michael Atherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Diversity in this context does not mean being made up of distinct characteristics, qualities, or elements. Rather, it is a social agenda with a proscribed set of attitudes and behaviors. What we should strive

Re: [Mpls] testing and grade levels.

2001-05-30 Thread Michael Atherton
for personal contacts (I am assuming that there is at least a 50:1 ratio of teachers to students). One way or the other, test it before implementation. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] dropouts

2001-06-04 Thread Michael Atherton
to that of their abilities. *State curriculums and school social activities should have a common core so that we share a common national experience. *Schools should have social environments that support the goals above. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis

Re: [Mpls] dropouts

2001-06-09 Thread Michael Atherton
that list members are not weary of this discussion, because the public schools are still there, and failing, and making little meaningful progress. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Open Records

2001-06-13 Thread Michael Atherton
-profit and you are a member then you have a right to see their books. You can also sue under the Data Practices Act. However, I think that the NRP claims that neighborhood associations are exempt, but I doubt that this would hold up in court. Talk to the ACLU. Michael Atherton Prospect Park

Re: [Mpls] Open Records

2001-06-15 Thread Michael Atherton
, not the Myth of the NRP. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] School Funding and Taxes

2001-06-17 Thread Michael Atherton
to those of you lobbying for NRP funding that you are making an implicit decision to reduce the funding available for education. It's not that this is an illegitimate choice, but you should admit what your priorities are. Who you gonna chose: the NRP or the public schools? Michael Atherton Prospect

Re: [Mpls] Open Records; Part 1

2001-06-17 Thread Michael Atherton
steps that insure that a successful challenge to their power can never be successful mounted again. At this point I will respond specially to points made in Mr. Cross' post. [Note, I am going to change the order the points in of his message for better clarity.] To be continue tomorrow... Michael

Re: [Mpls] Open Records; Part 2

2001-06-18 Thread Michael Atherton
attempted to make the NRP more responsive. And, it is why I would rather see the NRP die than receive additional funding if no residents bill of rights is written into the NRP Statute. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E

Re: [Mpls] Open Records; Part 2

2001-06-18 Thread Michael Atherton
of support for new street lights. And, that all I asking for now is for the protection of the rights of residents. A system that allows projects to be pushed through against the will of a majority of residents is flawed. Michael Atherton Prospect Park

Re: [Mpls] Today's Tax Bill news conference by the Mayor, Council President Cherryhomes and Council Member Campbell

2001-06-27 Thread Michael Atherton
. The townhomes have yet to be build because a couple of the property owners are refusing to sell. Now they're talking about creating a TIF district just to buy these properties. The Target Center writ small. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis

Re: [Mpls] NRP

2001-06-28 Thread Michael Atherton
involved with the NRP no one has ever asked me what they could do to solve my problem; they just attack. From my perspective the NRP deserves to choked by its funding. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages

Re: [Mpls] Show of Unity Calling for Tolerance

2001-09-22 Thread Michael Atherton
if Ms. Cherryhomes is still leading the council. I would hope to see Mr. Gordon develop stronger and more definitive positions on issues before election day. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Show of Unity Calling for Tolerance

2001-09-23 Thread Michael Atherton
Removed from Flight. We should stand up for ALL of the rights of our fellow Americans not just those which fit our own biases or agenda. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

Re: [Mpls] 2nd Ward hub-bub

2001-09-11 Thread Michael Atherton
, a significant percentage of grad students are not eligible to vote. Michael Atherton continues: And at least, Mr Zerby IS truthful, he tells you straight out that the main reason to vote for him is to defeat Ms. Campbell. Mr. Zerby is partially truthful. He may be truthful in why he is running

Re: [Mpls] Endorsements

2001-09-12 Thread Michael Atherton
that these changes will also be reflected in the new council. This city has been run under a one party system for far too long. Power corrupts, absolute power... Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] Endorsements

2001-09-12 Thread Michael Atherton
what Mr. Zerby has supported in the past, the clear choice will be Mr. Gordon. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e

Re: [Mpls] Endorsements

2001-09-13 Thread Michael Atherton
and espousing the values of the DFL and would make a great Councilmember. If Mr. Zerby is representative of the values of the DFL, then the party is characterized by exclusivity and authoritarianism. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E

Re: [Mpls] Re: still sounds like quacking

2001-09-18 Thread Michael Atherton
actually knew how to run the city effectively, but sadly they don't. Thus, the endorsement process perpetuates mediocrity and limits the implementation of creative solutions to the city's problems. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum

Re: [Mpls] Machine?

2001-09-19 Thread Michael Atherton
he might have had on issues. If it look like a beast and acts like a beast, maybe it is a beast. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more

Re: [Mpls] council resolutions votes on the net

2001-09-19 Thread Michael Atherton
. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

[Mpls] Election Issues; Was: council resolutions votes on the net

2001-09-20 Thread Michael Atherton
preventive measures to avert disasters, I (as those who have read my posts might guess) have some suggestions. Of course, I'd like to hear from the candidates first. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages

Re: [Mpls] Election Issues; Was: council resolutions votes on the net

2001-09-20 Thread Michael Atherton
in the World Trade Towers attack was arrested and held here in Minnesota? Wake up people! We're not living in Canada. Rosalind Nelson wrote: At 07:00 AM 9/20/01 -0500, Michael Atherton wrote: On another note, does anyone know if the MPD has an intelligence division? It was police intelligence

Re: [Mpls] local leadership in the age of terrorism

2001-09-26 Thread Michael Atherton
, but I'm still waiting for the candidates to put forward some of their own suggestions. There are a number of actions that can be taken at the state level which the city council can lobby for. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum

Re: [Mpls] Computer Kids

2001-09-30 Thread Michael Atherton
not require a response. First and foremost, what percentage of Phase I funds were used to finance education? Just because the NRP throws a few dollars in the educational pot does not negate the fact that it squanders millions of other dollars on the pet projects of neighborhood activists. Michael

Re: [Mpls] NRP Funding for MPS (was Computer Kids)

2001-10-01 Thread Michael Atherton
not justify the expenditure of $207 million on other projects of questionable value when the consequence is an inferior education for our children. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post

Re: [Mpls] Bravo to Scott Benson (was 10 gays....)

2001-10-20 Thread Michael Atherton
. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Bravo to Scott Benson (was 10 gays....)

2001-10-21 Thread Michael Atherton
Eva Young wrote: I've never quite understood what the homosexual agenda is. Stonewall's Agenda: http://www.StonewallDFL.org/resolutions/resolutions.htm National Gay and Lesbian Task Force's Agenda: http://www.ngltf.org/issues/index.cfm Denial is not going to help anyone. Michael Atherton

Re: [Mpls] My Homosexual Agenda

2001-10-21 Thread Michael Atherton
, but it may very well be the typical American middle class Christian family. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option

Re: [Mpls] My Homosexual Agenda

2001-10-22 Thread Michael Atherton
for the big issues facing the MPS. Endorsing and electing someone to the school board simply because they are gay will not help minority students receive a quality education. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion

Re: [Mpls] Clear messages and No Means No in the Minneapolis Public Schools

2001-10-22 Thread Michael Atherton
the same types of Human Sexuality courses we teach to college students in high schools. I strongly support dispensing birth control in high school. In general, I think we should take a much more pragmatic approach to sexuality (anyone else see Skipped Parts?). Michael Atherton Prospect Park

Re: [Mpls] What IS this School Board election about?

2001-10-23 Thread Michael Atherton
, drugs, and teen pregnancy. Just what is your educational philosophy? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more

[Mpls] Re: You've got Mail!

2001-10-23 Thread Michael Atherton
and I'll be happy to respond to your questions. Why don't you respond to my questions here? I asked you what your educational philosophy was and what you propose to do about the dropout rate? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil

Re: [Mpls] What this school board election is about--Response to Atherton

2001-10-24 Thread Michael Atherton
kathy kosnoff wrote: I'm not sure what it is about my earlier message or about handicapped children that generates such hostile remarks from Michael Atherton, but my response to him is below: To assume that my remarks were hostile begs the question. I would characterize my remarks

Re: [Mpls] Second Ward issues

2001-10-24 Thread Michael Atherton
by side. I think you should take a look and decide for yourself. http://www.camgordon.org/ vs. http://www.zerby.com/paul Oh and just to be fair, I would like to ask Mr. Gordon's position on the proposed Gofer/Vikings stadium. Michael Atherton Prospect Park

Re: [Mpls] Zerby and Students - PPERRIA

2001-10-25 Thread Michael Atherton
to see if the nominating committee actually puts me on the ballot now that I will be an incumbent.] Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

Re: [Mpls] Zerby and Students - PPERRIA

2001-10-26 Thread Michael Atherton
of action. If someone had insisted on inclusion and a respect for minority voices we could have avoided a lot of anger and bad feelings. I believe that Cam Gordon would have taken this course of action, which is why I support his election to the city council. Michael Atherton Prospect Park

Re: [Mpls] Question for board candidates

2001-10-26 Thread Michael Atherton
points. For more information see: http://www.edtrust.org/ Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e

Re: [Mpls] Polonius Speaks!

2001-10-27 Thread Michael Atherton
my previous posts about class size: Ehrenberg, R. G., Brewer, D. J., Gamoran, A. Willms, J. D. (2001). Does class size matter? Scientific American, 285(5), 79-85. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn

Re: [Mpls] K-12 SCHOOLS: Fix kids, parents, communities?

2001-10-31 Thread Michael Atherton
more difficult, it doesn't make it impossible. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org

Re: [Mpls] K-12 SCHOOLS: Fix kids, parents? Correction

2001-10-31 Thread Michael Atherton
. A desegregation plan would force the school district to do more to equalize educational facilities. Forced integration has not worked in the past, what make you think that it will work in the future? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum

Re: [Mpls] Re: K-12 Schools - Response to C Shreves

2001-11-02 Thread Michael Atherton
. The fact that the MPS have sold their souls to Progressive philosophy is, in my opinion, the primary reason that they are failing to educate our children. For an alternative method that has been proven to be instructionally effective see: http://www.uncwil.edu/people/kozloffm/aftdi.html Michael Atherton

Re: [Mpls] re Real Names

2001-11-02 Thread Michael Atherton
. There is actually a movie by this name, which is also the name of the major characters. It was a good movie too, I'd recommend it. It's available at your local video store in Minneapolis. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic

Re: [Mpls] College students in neighborhood associations?

2001-11-03 Thread Michael Atherton
for the rights of minorities and speak up for the truth. Please consider voting for Cam Gordon. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe

Re: [Mpls] School funding other issues

2001-11-11 Thread Michael Atherton
that this is true for all types of classes, just for many. Why not test it? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http

Re: [Mpls] School funding other issues

2001-11-10 Thread Michael Atherton
to be a religious kinda of thing; evidence cannot counter ignorance, blind faith, or irrationality. It's our children and their future, let's get it right. Michael Atherton Prospect Park PS: If these guys keep this up, I'll be forced to run for school board myself next year and then things

Re: [Mpls] School funding other issues

2001-11-12 Thread Michael Atherton
at. Diane Wiley wrote: Michael Atherton wrote: I've argued for sometime that lowering class size has little effect (for the cost) on student achievement. I think that the research class size is very complicated. But anyone who has a kid in school and has spent time in the schools knows

Re: [Mpls] School funding other issues

2001-11-12 Thread Michael Atherton
at. Diane Wiley wrote: Michael Atherton wrote: I've argued for sometime that lowering class size has little effect (for the cost) on student achievement. I think that the research class size is very complicated. But anyone who has a kid in school and has spent time in the schools knows

Re: [Mpls] School funding other issues

2001-11-12 Thread Michael Atherton
at. Diane Wiley wrote: Michael Atherton wrote: I've argued for sometime that lowering class size has little effect (for the cost) on student achievement. I think that the research class size is very complicated. But anyone who has a kid in school and has spent time in the schools knows

RE: [Mpls] School Distict cuts and computers

2001-11-16 Thread Michael Atherton
are generally ineffective. An even more productive discussion might be to talk about solutions which are effective. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

Re: [Mpls] Re: School district cuts and computers

2001-11-16 Thread Michael Atherton
is ours remaining constant, with 50% of the students in the MPSs failing to graduate in four years? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

Re: [Mpls] Schools: Financial Concerns and Computer Issues

2001-11-18 Thread Michael Atherton
. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Schools: Financial Concerns and Computer Issues

2001-11-18 Thread Michael Atherton
social time is counterproductive? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Schools: Financial Concerns and Computer Issues

2001-11-19 Thread Michael Atherton
begin and may the best instructional programs win. If they do, then students win, we all win. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe

Re: [Mpls] School funding other issues

2001-11-19 Thread Michael Atherton
models then you should realize that these proportions of variance are unrealistic. More on this to come. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

Re: [Mpls] Re: Schools: Financial Concerns and Computer Issues

2001-11-20 Thread Michael Atherton
Catherine Shreves wrote: I am really concerned about recklessly false statements made on this list by Michael Atherton because these types of statements debase the value of this list, which is a loss for all of us. We should be able to debate the relative merits of issues without making

Re: [Mpls] Re: Schools: Financial Concerns and Computer Issues

2001-11-20 Thread Michael Atherton
of the police, and yet they remain silent while the educational system is killing children slowly with their song and dance. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Re: Schools: Financial Concerns

2001-11-21 Thread Michael Atherton
it's so important for school administrators be able to evaluate the research. I don't fault anyone for not knowing statistics when they are elected to the school board, but they better get up to speed before they start making decisions that are going to impact our children. Michael Atherton

Re: [Mpls] Mr. Atherton

2001-11-21 Thread Michael Atherton
that many of you will think that Minneapolis will be the better for it. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option

Re: [Mpls] schools/computers/research (long)

2001-11-24 Thread Michael Atherton
answer is...? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] schools/computers/research

2001-11-27 Thread Michael Atherton
of parents it seems that the MPS may not implement parent involvement programs because they don't want parent involvement. If not, then why not? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post

Re: [Mpls] schools/computers/research

2001-11-27 Thread Michael Atherton
create well-balanced tolerant people, what makes you think that they don't? Are we to think all Swedes are intolerant racists? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] schools/computers/research

2001-11-28 Thread Michael Atherton
heterogeneity. The research is clear that integration alone (the contact hypothesis) does not reduce prejudice. How would racially heterogeneous schools help Minneapolis? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E

Re: [Mpls] schools/computers/research

2001-11-28 Thread Michael Atherton
thinks outside of the box). Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Is reading taught in the Mpls schools, or not?

2001-12-05 Thread Michael Atherton
schools. Bring me your tired, your poor, your huddled literate masses? Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option

Re: [Mpls] Is Reading Taught? Attendance counts.

2001-12-06 Thread Michael Atherton
. There is no need for summer programs if you administer the schools effectively. The fact that these rationalizations are voiced by a former school board member illustrates why we have failing schools and failing students. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis

Re: [Mpls] Is Reading Taught? Attendance counts.

2001-12-07 Thread Michael Atherton
of the dice? If you lose you sell your house and move to the suburbs or put your kids in private school; that is unless you are poor. Equity in modern America. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E

Re: [Mpls] Is school more like a)a TV repair shop, b)a doctor'soffice, c) other

2001-12-07 Thread Michael Atherton
to educate students who come from neglectful homes. Young children are not responsible for the homes that they are born into. As citizens of this country they have a right to a quality education regardless of who their parents are. Michael Atherton Prospect Park

Re: [Mpls] What kids need to succeed

2001-12-08 Thread Michael Atherton
reviewed journal. People should keep in mind what they have is a theory, which doesn't appear to be validated by experimental research. I don't have a theory, I have a lot of proposals that need to be tested. Michael Atherton Prospect Park m ___ Minneapolis Issues

[Mpls] Parent Involment Programs

2001-12-08 Thread Michael Atherton
to develop a program. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Re: Affordable housing.....freedom of choice...Welfare...reading

2001-12-13 Thread Michael Atherton
have mentioned have not been shown to improve student achievement; they're feel good techniques. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

Re: [Mpls] Re: Multiple intelligences

2001-12-13 Thread Michael Atherton
their responsibility in fostering social injustice. Michael Atherton Prospect Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e

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