Comments on: School Reform http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/ All about life with boys...and life in general Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:09:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: jennifer http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14424 jennifer Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:06:17 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14424 It does appear that our educational-military-industrial complex is too huge and interwoven to ever be untangled. And Dave, thanks for the depressing news that elementary teachers might be taking those spots. Hello, that makes no sense at all. How about using Wallingford Presbyeterian's massive parking lot instead? It's closer and high school kids would not lose out on one of their few privileges. It does appear that our educational-military-industrial complex is too huge and interwoven to ever be untangled. And Dave, thanks for the depressing news that elementary teachers might be taking those spots. Hello, that makes no sense at all. How about using Wallingford Presbyeterian’s massive parking lot instead? It’s closer and high school kids would not lose out on one of their few privileges.

]]> By: East Coast Surfer http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14408 East Coast Surfer Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:45:22 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14408 MemeGRL is right... it's all about High School Sports. There's plenty of research to support the logic of flipping the schedule!.. Oh... and Hugh better be holding his breath and crossing his fingers b/c a lot of those parking spots may just go to the Elementary Teachers who can't park at our construction site next year! :-) MemeGRL is right… it’s all about High School Sports. There’s plenty of research to support the logic of flipping the schedule!..

Oh… and Hugh better be holding his breath and crossing his fingers b/c a lot of those parking spots may just go to the Elementary Teachers who can’t park at our construction site next year! :-)

]]> By: Lindsay http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14386 Lindsay Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:19:57 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14386 I also heard the explanations that one school can not change the hours due to after school sports schedules, even though they tell us our teenagers need more sleep. I also heard the explanations that one school can not change the hours due to after school sports schedules, even though they tell us our teenagers need more sleep.

]]> By: Papa http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14357 Papa Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:47:14 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14357 What ever happened to the old days when we started high school at 8:15 am and went until 2:15 PM and still managed to get to our sports activities, do our social networking, or work an after school job, etc. On top of that some of us even had to walk a mile plus, every day, rain or shine. There where very few 2 car families. If we were late more than twice it meant detention and that really screwed up the day. What ever happened to the old days when we started high school at 8:15 am and went until 2:15 PM and still managed to get to our sports activities, do our social networking, or work an after school job, etc. On top of that some of us even had to walk a mile plus, every day, rain or shine. There where very few 2 car families. If we were late more than twice it meant detention and that really screwed up the day.

]]> By: kevinlar61 http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14351 kevinlar61 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:05:00 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14351 Jen, there's also 'enforced discipline'. Without follow through, demands and threats are pointless. After years of practice, I now find a loud and authoritative "ONE..." gets the boys moving quickly. In fact, I haven't said the number two to them in over five years. Jen, there’s also ‘enforced discipline’. Without follow through, demands and threats are pointless. After years of practice, I now find a loud and authoritative “ONE…” gets the boys moving quickly. In fact, I haven’t said the number two to them in over five years.

]]> By: Emily http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14350 Emily Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:54:11 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14350 Sadly, I dont think this will get resolved anytime soon but the thought of teens going later makes much sense. Still I bet they would complain no matter what time they had to wake up. I feel like the biggest nag in the a.m. but at least they still care if they are late -- once they stop caring - Im toast. Sadly, I dont think this will get resolved anytime soon but the thought of teens going later makes much sense. Still I bet they would complain no matter what time they had to wake up. I feel like the biggest nag in the a.m. but at least they still care if they are late — once they stop caring – Im toast.

]]> By: jennifer http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14347 jennifer Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:18:23 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14347 I don't remember who told me that lie about elementary bussing but I am grateful to finally know the truth. You are an extremely credible source, MG...thank you for shedding light on this topic. I don’t remember who told me that lie about elementary bussing but I am grateful to finally know the truth. You are an extremely credible source, MG…thank you for shedding light on this topic.

]]> By: MemeGRL http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14346 MemeGRL Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:40:31 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14346 Who told you that "it's all about safety" story about elementary bussing with a straight face? Don't let anyone kid you--the reason high school starts first has nothing to do with leaving in the dark. It's all about sports schedules and how far the teams have to travel to get to the furthest places. My father was a school administrator and I got to hear all about the tails wagging the dogs as the athletic conferences were created and schedules based on travel times. He knew about the sleep issues even then but was vetoed by the athletic directors. He was a fan of varsity sports but watched a relatively small percentage of the district's students' needs determine the schedules for every school in the district and every school in the league. Who told you that “it’s all about safety” story about elementary bussing with a straight face? Don’t let anyone kid you–the reason high school starts first has nothing to do with leaving in the dark. It’s all about sports schedules and how far the teams have to travel to get to the furthest places.
My father was a school administrator and I got to hear all about the tails wagging the dogs as the athletic conferences were created and schedules based on travel times. He knew about the sleep issues even then but was vetoed by the athletic directors. He was a fan of varsity sports but watched a relatively small percentage of the district’s students’ needs determine the schedules for every school in the district and every school in the league.

]]> By: jennifer http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14342 jennifer Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:35:41 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14342 I believe this concept you are advocating, Kevin, is called "tough love." I've heard of it. I believe this concept you are advocating, Kevin, is called “tough love.” I’ve heard of it.

]]> By: lindacopy http://mothersofbrothers.com/school-reform/comment-page-1/#comment-14341 lindacopy Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:24:21 +0000 http://mothersofbrothers.com/?p=4707#comment-14341 That last comment was actually from lindacopy's husband Kevin. I didn't notice Linda was signed in... That last comment was actually from lindacopy’s husband Kevin. I didn’t notice Linda was signed in…

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