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Introduced in the House on January 22, 2007

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I do not beleive that more hours are the answer to education. We are trying in the schools today to be all things to all people and missing the real mission of education. Lets try some creativity in education for a change. More hours more cost more waste. no not more hours more education during the hours that are now allowed.

I do not beleive that more hours are the answer to education. We are trying in the schools today to be all things to all people and missing the real mission of education. Lets try some creativity in education for a change. More hours more cost more waste. no not more hours more education during the hours that are now allowed. Sally york

We need schools that understand their mission as educators, not social change agents. How about using in-school hours to actually teach phonics, REAL math, history and English and forget the wasted time and money on 'social issues', as decided by the socialst educational system? We should NOT be forced to pay for MORE of the same old drivel and watch our kids common sense and practical problem-solving be destroyed by amny mor 'group-think'!

We need to get back to ALLOWING teachers to teach and not force them to be the agents for social change. Teachers are not the ones stepping up and saying, "Let us take on that additional responsibility". These things are being thrust upon us. Schools are now responsible for: feeding kids, teaching them about sex, teaching them about healthy eating, teaching about drugs and alcohol, teaching about good/bad touch, and many other things that used to be the responsibility of parents, churches and social agencies. These things were thrust upon us -- we didn't volunteer.

assigned a project in the 10th grade. it was to listen to the president's 'state of the union" address, and write a 500 word paper on the democrat's response. why not let the kids decide on which side they will do their report on?

2006 House Bill 6025 (Increase school instruction hours ) [Comments on this legislation] [Text and Analysis] [Add to Watch List] [Previous] [Next] Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell on May 2, 2006, to increase the minimum number of hours of instruction public schools must provide from 1,098 hours per year to 1,140 per year. Referred to the House Education Committee on May 2, 2006. Comments Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell on May 2, 2006. [New Comment] HB 6025 [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] The Normal 40 Hour A Week.. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] No, you did NOT, Bruce [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] Are you prepared? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] How Can. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] Work SMARTER with taxpayer money NOT longer! Meet dyslexic needs better [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] teacher and taxes [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] WOW so you hate me? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] hi [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] this is amazing [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] MONEY [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] you kids [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Not just kids putting this bill down! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Bill doesn't address the main problem: dyslexics' needs [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Some good points [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Been posting for a bit already and explained already that [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Dyslexic families pretty tired of the kids develop at different rates CRAP! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Incorrect. Department of Education at the federal level already proved it [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Do you have anyone dyslexic in your family? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Screening for hallmarks of dyslexia is not labeling dyslexia [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Kids with hallmarks of dyslexia not SPECIFIC interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] sorry need specific interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Wait and FAIL philosophy [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] THE FACTS/DYSLEXIA/SUSAN BARTON [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] kids [by coneyb on May 23, 2006] Kids get an A+ in social studies for staying on top of issues [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] spelling [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Actually, agree with you on spelling just NOT on more instructional hours:) [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Actually, agree w/ you on spelling just NOT on more instructional hours:) [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Spelling [by Anonymous Citizen on June 23, 2006] Well, at least kids are being involved, technologically sophisticated. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] kids [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] 42 hours more a year. BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE! No way! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] 42 hours more a year. BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE! No way! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Rep. Bruce Caswell, Friend of No One [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Bruce, a republican rep. FYI. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Wow! Maybe we could get this to be the most view bill! Tell your friends! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Just say NO to HB 6025. Email your legislators. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Stop the presses. Just say NO to House Bill 6025! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Say no to METH and HB 6025. No increase in instructional time! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Just say no to drugs, alcohol and HB 6025! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Why haven't we seen this in the press yet? It's a HOT TOPIC! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] NO WAY! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Any teachers really need to tell their district, friends ... [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Senator, Senator, Senator, What are you thinking? Bruce Caswell! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] GOSH! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] "GOSH!"--Napolean Dynamite [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] bulletin it [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Utter BS! Increasing instructional hours slap in the face! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] No to increasing instructional hours! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] No, No, MLPP should be the base for most, but when it doesn't do the job, [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Bruce Caswell, not a friend of education [by Anonymous Citizen on May 25, 2006] This is not very nice. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] Isn't this when teachers have CONFERENCES? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] So Devos thinks that Michiganians are "environmental extremists" and that's [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] For a teacher, you ought to be better able to analyze the problem. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] Don't quit your day job, Rep. Bruce Caswell [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] And you want taxpayers to pay all those teachers all that extra money [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] Just the Beginning [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Please! Cough up the money then. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] This is not the problem. Dyslexic DISCRIMINATION is. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Poor bill [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Logic is needed [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Yes, Spock, oh wise one, logic shall prevail on school hours issue [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Too much logic is why we never get too far in educational reform [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] And you thought you would avoid an emotional response from students [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Ok, Bruce, we'll try to be nice, but... [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] WHILE YOUR AT IT E-MAIL GRANHOLM.. [by suppressed american on June 12, 2006] Dr. Spock [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Bottom line [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Extra time [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] thank you... [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Caring adult [by Anonymous Citizen on June 14, 2006] and heaven help you if [by Anonymous Citizen on June 14, 2006] You Say.. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Teacher's views [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] I say... [by Anonymous Citizen on July 1, 2006] i don't know about [by Anonymous Citizen on July 2, 2006] Just say No to increasing school instruction hours [by Anonymous Citizen on June 16, 2006] Just say No to increasing school instruction hours [by Anonymous Citizen on June 16, 2006] Enough about dyslexics [by Anonymous Citizen on June 21, 2006] fraud [by Anonymous Citizen on June 21, 2006] No fraud - just tied of lazy people [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] I am sorry that you are ignorant on the subject [by Anonymous Citizen on August 10, 2006] Dyslexics want equality in chance of success in school [by Anonymous Citizen on August 10, 2006] Tax payer fraud [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] Enough piousness [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] i exercised my right [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] Good for you [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] No thanks [by Anonymous Citizen on July 17, 2006] I think it's a good idea because it educates us [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006] Go Governor Granholm [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006] I disagree with this bill [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006]

2006 House Bill 6025 (Increase school instruction hours ) [Comments on this legislation] [Text and Analysis] [Add to Watch List] [Previous] [Next] Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell on May 2, 2006, to increase the minimum number of hours of instruction public schools must provide from 1,098 hours per year to 1,140 per year. Referred to the House Education Committee on May 2, 2006. Comments Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell on May 2, 2006. [New Comment] HB 6025 [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] The Normal 40 Hour A Week.. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] No, you did NOT, Bruce [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] Are you prepared? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] How Can. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] Work SMARTER with taxpayer money NOT longer! Meet dyslexic needs better [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] teacher and taxes [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] WOW so you hate me? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] hi [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] this is amazing [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] MONEY [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] you kids [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Not just kids putting this bill down! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Bill doesn't address the main problem: dyslexics' needs [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Some good points [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Been posting for a bit already and explained already that [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Dyslexic families pretty tired of the kids develop at different rates CRAP! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Incorrect. Department of Education at the federal level already proved it [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Do you have anyone dyslexic in your family? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Screening for hallmarks of dyslexia is not labeling dyslexia [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Kids with hallmarks of dyslexia not SPECIFIC interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] sorry need specific interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Wait and FAIL philosophy [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] THE FACTS/DYSLEXIA/SUSAN BARTON [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] kids [by coneyb on May 23, 2006] Kids get an A+ in social studies for staying on top of issues [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] spelling [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Actually, agree with you on spelling just NOT on more instructional hours:) [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Actually, agree w/ you on spelling just NOT on more instructional hours:) [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Spelling [by Anonymous Citizen on June 23, 2006] Well, at least kids are being involved, technologically sophisticated. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] kids [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] 42 hours more a year. BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE! No way! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] 42 hours more a year. BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE! No way! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Rep. Bruce Caswell, Friend of No One [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Bruce, a republican rep. FYI. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Wow! Maybe we could get this to be the most view bill! Tell your friends! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Just say NO to HB 6025. Email your legislators. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Stop the presses. Just say NO to House Bill 6025! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Say no to METH and HB 6025. No increase in instructional time! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Just say no to drugs, alcohol and HB 6025! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Why haven't we seen this in the press yet? It's a HOT TOPIC! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] NO WAY! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Any teachers really need to tell their district, friends ... [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Senator, Senator, Senator, What are you thinking? Bruce Caswell! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] GOSH! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] "GOSH!"--Napolean Dynamite [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] bulletin it [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Utter BS! Increasing instructional hours slap in the face! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] No to increasing instructional hours! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] No, No, MLPP should be the base for most, but when it doesn't do the job, [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Bruce Caswell, not a friend of education [by Anonymous Citizen on May 25, 2006] This is not very nice. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] Isn't this when teachers have CONFERENCES? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] So Devos thinks that Michiganians are "environmental extremists" and that's [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] For a teacher, you ought to be better able to analyze the problem. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] Don't quit your day job, Rep. Bruce Caswell [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] And you want taxpayers to pay all those teachers all that extra money [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] Just the Beginning [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Please! Cough up the money then. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] This is not the problem. Dyslexic DISCRIMINATION is. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Poor bill [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Logic is needed [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Yes, Spock, oh wise one, logic shall prevail on school hours issue [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Too much logic is why we never get too far in educational reform [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] And you thought you would avoid an emotional response from students [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Ok, Bruce, we'll try to be nice, but... [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] WHILE YOUR AT IT E-MAIL GRANHOLM.. [by suppressed american on June 12, 2006] Dr. Spock [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Bottom line [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Extra time [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] thank you... [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Caring adult [by Anonymous Citizen on June 14, 2006] and heaven help you if [by Anonymous Citizen on June 14, 2006] You Say.. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Teacher's views [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] I say... [by Anonymous Citizen on July 1, 2006] i don't know about [by Anonymous Citizen on July 2, 2006] Just say No to increasing school instruction hours [by Anonymous Citizen on June 16, 2006] Just say No to increasing school instruction hours [by Anonymous Citizen on June 16, 2006] Enough about dyslexics [by Anonymous Citizen on June 21, 2006] fraud [by Anonymous Citizen on June 21, 2006] No fraud - just tied of lazy people [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] I am sorry that you are ignorant on the subject [by Anonymous Citizen on August 10, 2006] Dyslexics want equality in chance of success in school [by Anonymous Citizen on August 10, 2006] Tax payer fraud [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] Enough piousness [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] i exercised my right [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] Good for you [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] No thanks [by Anonymous Citizen on July 17, 2006] I think it's a good idea because it educates us [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006] Go Governor Granholm [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006] I disagree with this bill [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006]

2006 House Bill 6025 (Increase school instruction hours ) [Comments on this legislation] [Text and Analysis] [Add to Watch List] [Previous] [Next] Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell on May 2, 2006, to increase the minimum number of hours of instruction public schools must provide from 1,098 hours per year to 1,140 per year. Referred to the House Education Committee on May 2, 2006. Comments Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell on May 2, 2006. [New Comment] HB 6025 [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] The Normal 40 Hour A Week.. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] No, you did NOT, Bruce [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] Are you prepared? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] How Can. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] Work SMARTER with taxpayer money NOT longer! Meet dyslexic needs better [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] teacher and taxes [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] WOW so you hate me? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] hi [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] this is amazing [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] MONEY [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] you kids [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Not just kids putting this bill down! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Bill doesn't address the main problem: dyslexics' needs [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Some good points [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Been posting for a bit already and explained already that [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Dyslexic families pretty tired of the kids develop at different rates CRAP! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Incorrect. Department of Education at the federal level already proved it [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Do you have anyone dyslexic in your family? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Screening for hallmarks of dyslexia is not labeling dyslexia [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Kids with hallmarks of dyslexia not SPECIFIC interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] sorry need specific interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Wait and FAIL philosophy [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] THE FACTS/DYSLEXIA/SUSAN BARTON [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] kids [by coneyb on May 23, 2006] Kids get an A+ in social studies for staying on top of issues [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] spelling [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Actually, agree with you on spelling just NOT on more instructional hours:) [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Actually, agree w/ you on spelling just NOT on more instructional hours:) [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Spelling [by Anonymous Citizen on June 23, 2006] Well, at least kids are being involved, technologically sophisticated. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] kids [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] 42 hours more a year. BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE! No way! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] 42 hours more a year. BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE! No way! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Rep. Bruce Caswell, Friend of No One [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Bruce, a republican rep. FYI. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Wow! Maybe we could get this to be the most view bill! Tell your friends! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Just say NO to HB 6025. Email your legislators. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Stop the presses. Just say NO to House Bill 6025! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Say no to METH and HB 6025. No increase in instructional time! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Just say no to drugs, alcohol and HB 6025! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Why haven't we seen this in the press yet? It's a HOT TOPIC! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] NO WAY! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Any teachers really need to tell their district, friends ... [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Senator, Senator, Senator, What are you thinking? Bruce Caswell! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] GOSH! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] "GOSH!"--Napolean Dynamite [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] bulletin it [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Utter BS! Increasing instructional hours slap in the face! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] No to increasing instructional hours! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] No, No, MLPP should be the base for most, but when it doesn't do the job, [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Bruce Caswell, not a friend of education [by Anonymous Citizen on May 25, 2006] This is not very nice. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] Isn't this when teachers have CONFERENCES? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] So Devos thinks that Michiganians are "environmental extremists" and that's [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] For a teacher, you ought to be better able to analyze the problem. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] Don't quit your day job, Rep. Bruce Caswell [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] And you want taxpayers to pay all those teachers all that extra money [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] Just the Beginning [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Please! Cough up the money then. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] This is not the problem. Dyslexic DISCRIMINATION is. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Poor bill [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Logic is needed [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Yes, Spock, oh wise one, logic shall prevail on school hours issue [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Too much logic is why we never get too far in educational reform [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] And you thought you would avoid an emotional response from students [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Ok, Bruce, we'll try to be nice, but... [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] WHILE YOUR AT IT E-MAIL GRANHOLM.. [by suppressed american on June 12, 2006] Dr. Spock [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Bottom line [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Extra time [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] thank you... [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Caring adult [by Anonymous Citizen on June 14, 2006] and heaven help you if [by Anonymous Citizen on June 14, 2006] You Say.. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Teacher's views [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] I say... [by Anonymous Citizen on July 1, 2006] i don't know about [by Anonymous Citizen on July 2, 2006] Just say No to increasing school instruction hours [by Anonymous Citizen on June 16, 2006] Just say No to increasing school instruction hours [by Anonymous Citizen on June 16, 2006] Enough about dyslexics [by Anonymous Citizen on June 21, 2006] fraud [by Anonymous Citizen on June 21, 2006] No fraud - just tied of lazy people [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] I am sorry that you are ignorant on the subject [by Anonymous Citizen on August 10, 2006] Dyslexics want equality in chance of success in school [by Anonymous Citizen on August 10, 2006] Tax payer fraud [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] Enough piousness [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] i exercised my right [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] Good for you [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] No thanks [by Anonymous Citizen on July 17, 2006] I think it's a good idea because it educates us [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006] Go Governor Granholm [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006] I disagree with this bill [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006]

NO, NO, NO

NO

See Bruce fail to pass legislation.

.

sorry

Don't go there, BRUCE.

You are lookin' for some seriously bad press.

Get a life, Representative.

2006 House Bill 6025 (Increase school instruction hours ) [Comments on this legislation] [Text and Analysis] [Add to Watch List] [Previous] [Next] Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell on May 2, 2006, to increase the minimum number of hours of instruction public schools must provide from 1,098 hours per year to 1,140 per year. Referred to the House Education Committee on May 2, 2006. Comments Introduced by Rep. Bruce Caswell on May 2, 2006. [New Comment] HB 6025 [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] The Normal 40 Hour A Week.. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] No, you did NOT, Bruce [by Anonymous Citizen on May 11, 2006] Are you prepared? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] How Can. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] Work SMARTER with taxpayer money NOT longer! Meet dyslexic needs better [by Anonymous Citizen on May 19, 2006] teacher and taxes [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] WOW so you hate me? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] hi [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] this is amazing [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] MONEY [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] you kids [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Not just kids putting this bill down! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Bill doesn't address the main problem: dyslexics' needs [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Some good points [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Been posting for a bit already and explained already that [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Dyslexic families pretty tired of the kids develop at different rates CRAP! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Incorrect. Department of Education at the federal level already proved it [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Do you have anyone dyslexic in your family? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Screening for hallmarks of dyslexia is not labeling dyslexia [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Kids with hallmarks of dyslexia not SPECIFIC interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] sorry need specific interventions [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Wait and FAIL philosophy [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] THE FACTS/DYSLEXIA/SUSAN BARTON [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] kids [by coneyb on May 23, 2006] Kids get an A+ in social studies for staying on top of issues [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] spelling [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Actually, agree with you on spelling just NOT on more instructional hours:) [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Actually, agree w/ you on spelling just NOT on more instructional hours:) [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Spelling [by Anonymous Citizen on June 23, 2006] Well, at least kids are being involved, technologically sophisticated. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] kids [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] 42 hours more a year. BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE! No way! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] 42 hours more a year. BRUCE, BRUCE, BRUCE! No way! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Rep. Bruce Caswell, Friend of No One [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Bruce, a republican rep. FYI. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Wow! Maybe we could get this to be the most view bill! Tell your friends! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Just say NO to HB 6025. Email your legislators. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Stop the presses. Just say NO to House Bill 6025! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Say no to METH and HB 6025. No increase in instructional time! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Just say no to drugs, alcohol and HB 6025! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Why haven't we seen this in the press yet? It's a HOT TOPIC! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] NO WAY! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Any teachers really need to tell their district, friends ... [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] Senator, Senator, Senator, What are you thinking? Bruce Caswell! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] GOSH! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] "GOSH!"--Napolean Dynamite [by Anonymous Citizen on May 23, 2006] bulletin it [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Utter BS! Increasing instructional hours slap in the face! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] No to increasing instructional hours! [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] No, No, MLPP should be the base for most, but when it doesn't do the job, [by Anonymous Citizen on May 24, 2006] Bruce Caswell, not a friend of education [by Anonymous Citizen on May 25, 2006] This is not very nice. [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] Isn't this when teachers have CONFERENCES? [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] So Devos thinks that Michiganians are "environmental extremists" and that's [by Anonymous Citizen on May 30, 2006] For a teacher, you ought to be better able to analyze the problem. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] Don't quit your day job, Rep. Bruce Caswell [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] And you want taxpayers to pay all those teachers all that extra money [by Anonymous Citizen on June 3, 2006] Just the Beginning [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Please! Cough up the money then. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] This is not the problem. Dyslexic DISCRIMINATION is. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Poor bill [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Logic is needed [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Yes, Spock, oh wise one, logic shall prevail on school hours issue [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Too much logic is why we never get too far in educational reform [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] And you thought you would avoid an emotional response from students [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Ok, Bruce, we'll try to be nice, but... [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] WHILE YOUR AT IT E-MAIL GRANHOLM.. [by suppressed american on June 12, 2006] Dr. Spock [by Anonymous Citizen on June 12, 2006] Bottom line [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Extra time [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] thank you... [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Caring adult [by Anonymous Citizen on June 14, 2006] and heaven help you if [by Anonymous Citizen on June 14, 2006] You Say.. [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] Teacher's views [by Anonymous Citizen on June 13, 2006] I say... [by Anonymous Citizen on July 1, 2006] i don't know about [by Anonymous Citizen on July 2, 2006] Just say No to increasing school instruction hours [by Anonymous Citizen on June 16, 2006] Just say No to increasing school instruction hours [by Anonymous Citizen on June 16, 2006] Enough about dyslexics [by Anonymous Citizen on June 21, 2006] fraud [by Anonymous Citizen on June 21, 2006] No fraud - just tied of lazy people [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] I am sorry that you are ignorant on the subject [by Anonymous Citizen on August 10, 2006] Dyslexics want equality in chance of success in school [by Anonymous Citizen on August 10, 2006] Tax payer fraud [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] Enough piousness [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] i exercised my right [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] Good for you [by Anonymous Citizen on June 27, 2006] No thanks [by Anonymous Citizen on July 17, 2006] I think it's a good idea because it educates us [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006] Go Governor Granholm [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006] I disagree with this bill [by Anonymous Citizen on October 26, 2006]

lol

Besides, we can't afford it.

How about no. Seriously I was assigned to write an essay about this and I just googled it. I don't believe adding more hours will help. It really matters on the quality of the learning and the materials. +i don't want to go to school longerrr.