[Winona Online Democracy] For those of us less informed about the issues surrounding Cherie Pearson Yecke can Paul, Vicki, and Bob (or others, of course) share some background facts? I know that Vicki offerred a link to an ed/op type piece, but I seem to have misplaced her post at the moment. I know it is much more helpful for me to follow an issue when I have some facts and can form an opinion or come to my own conclusions. This thread has provided me with more conclusions than facts at this point.
I'm getting the impression that Pearson Yecke believed that the standards of learning would prevent the "dummying down" of students. This seems to be in direct conflict with educational scholars who promote evidence that it is teaching to a standardized test that squashes a student's desire for lifelong learning and creates great frustration among educators--neither outcome seems consistent with my definition of education success. Basically, my impression is that these types of standards are an over simplification and not a true measurement of success. At the same time, I agree that it is important to measure success in a way that accurately reflects success in learning. How to do that reliably while maintaining a vibrant learning atmoshpere that promotes cognitive development, fosters critical thinking, and nurtures a desire for lifelong learning seems to be the issue. I say let's not settle for a reliable measurement at the cost of the other three. Our kids and our future depend on achieving all of these objectives. Kathy Seifert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Double" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Online Democracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 4:38 PM Subject: FW: [Winona] Too Damned Quiet > [Winona Online Democracy] > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- The beauty of democracy is that change is designed to be slow, stability is the status quo, it requires give and take but for those who ride the fast lane, progress must be change, change is always good and success is winning more than losing. Democracy has won and is reinforced. Now we can all rest again because the session is over. And with Yecke gone complacency, non accountability and the dummying down of students can continue! Paul Double -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Sebo Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 4:10 PM What do you all (this is southern Minnesota) think of the end of the legislative sesssion? How critical is the timing for the Pasteur money? Will a special session pass a bonding bill (it is my understanding that any bonding bill would include Pasteur)? There was enough in that senate bill for Winona that Bob Kierlin broke ranks and voted with the DFL. The commercial harbor money is also very significant, but I doubt we'll ever see the Shakespeare Festival money, unless the city match is enough to persuade. No vote on gay marriage in the Senate. Would they hold one during a special session? No way...that's my opinion, anyway. Senate Democrats know what they have to do on this one. Was Cherie Pearson Yecke burnt at the stake? So let's talk about the session. Was it as mean-spirited and partisan as some are saying? Were the DFL'ers being jerks? Or was it the GOP being SOB's? :-) Bob Sebo Winona (a repeat poster...convicted forensically) _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. > To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
