Quoting Mati Palm-Leis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> Platt,
> What do suggest I do that would "make a difference in the system?"
>
> Mati:
> I think it has fallen on deaf ears but if you ask as question..... it is
> about making small differences. As I read Pirsig account of tuning his
> motorcycle and note that a 1000th of an inch and contribute to success or
> eventual failure of the motorcycle. By perhaps working with a kid with a
> difficulty takes a little pressure off the system and it can work on other
> aspects of the system in this case a classroom. Perhaps I have been pushy
> on this topic. Ok how about getting educated about your local educational
> system and attend a local board meetings. It is amazing what you might learn
> about the system by actually listening to what is going one and not just the
> newspaper accounts.
I was very much involved not long ago in our local school system,
attending board meetings, PTA meetings, writing letters to the
editor, etc. in an effort to get a better accounting of the school
budget and expenditures. All I got for my efforts were accusations
of being a "terrorist" and threats against myself and family. It seems
when it comes to spending money, "Nothing is too good for our children."
Also, you don't want to mess with the teacher's union. They have a direct
line to the state legislature. A mere citizen like me might is ignored.
Having had this experience I hope perhaps you can understand why I ceased
"getting involved."
As for the rest, I bow to your superior knowledge of the trials and tribulations
of the public schools today. If the parents and "culture" are the primary
culprits
of poor performance I don't see there's much that can be done. But, I could be
wrong.
Regards,
Platt
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