Michigan Votes Forum

Really? It makes more sense to accuse parents of abuse if they DO send their children to public schools. Read John Taylor Gatto, for a full detailed discussion. How about we let parents make decisions on how to raise children? Either that or just take all kids away from all parents and put them in state...

Yes, the schools and teachers need to take part of the blame. The should not be passing failing students. However, the student is ultimately responsible along with the parents or guardian. The student is offered a free education. Many refuse this free offer. We already have alternative education to accomodate...

Thank you Shanelle for caring about the students in the City of Detroit. I admire your stance in the midst of opposition to do what is best for the children and not the power-mongers. Our children deserve the best--quality education and an environment in which to receive it. When voters elect who they...

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I don't see why they have to change the date that the child has to turn 5 by, there was nothing wrong with Dec now your going to have a bunch of kids that are ready knowledge wise to start school but have to wait awhole other year to start. I teach Pre-Kindergarten and if the kids I have now would...

You people are certifiably insane! You are advocating a bunch of dubious 'environmental' programs and indoctrinating children in your new Gaia religion rather than teaching them to read, write and cypher. Sorry, but MY kids do NOT need to be pushing YOUR agenda! This is not school - it's...

The decisions of today have consequences that lie in the future. If we eliminate social studies from the Michigan Merit Exam how will our students learn about strategic decision making in the areas of economics, entrepreneurship and personal finance? How will our students understand where we are or where...

How about mandating that Teachers be tested to see if they can teach? My experience that most don't care if the children learn, they just want their paycheck. Some are "real" teachers and will take the time for the kids, but I am afraid they are in the minority. Or pay them based on the...

Ipmmb22: It’s not a teacher thing, the fact is that the MEA is trying to get something for their members but they either refuse, miss, don’t care to contemplate the long term costs. To complicate matters most legislators couldn’t balance their own checkbooks much less contemplate the...

Are you kidding me? While we talk about prorations, cut backs, declining enrollment, and funding shortfalls you want to PROHIBIT schools from saving money! This is irresponsible legislation. Yet, I see no problem with providing the requested verifications - that's something everyone does anyway....