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In reply to the discussion: Santorum bashes public schools, says they're stuck in factory era [View all]Nexus7
(228 posts)72. You're ignoring the main point I made about the union
They're asking for a 30% pay raise over 2 years.
http://patdollard.com/2012/02/chicago-teachers-demand-30-pay-increase-despite-being-worst-school-system-in-nation/
And I didn't equate the outlandishness of the statements that Santorum on the one hand, and Obama/Duncan on the other, are making. I mean, duh. Santorum is whack-job.
I'm questioning how concerned the CTU can be about the student's futures, when, in their comprehensive plan for education, they stick in a 30%/2-year pay raise. I understand, teachers are under-paid, and it is a big reason graduates don't find teaching attractive. But c'mon, 30% over 2 years? With the city, in what, a $600 M deficit?
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Santorum bashes public schools, says they're stuck in factory era [View all]
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2012
OP
He is right about one thing...they ARE a product of the Industrial Revolution.
cleanhippie
Feb 2012
#12
And how would a non-public school system help everyone get started?
muriel_volestrangler
Feb 2012
#26
There are many fine Catholic schools. I am not overly concerned about their educational standards.
olegramps
Feb 2012
#58
How come business has no part in this if they want the "workers of tomorrow"?
xtraxritical
Feb 2012
#35
Yet when the man on the street is tested on his Math and Science level, the US beats almost all
happyslug
Feb 2012
#84
One of the reports I read on Schools was to ask if the school had a PTA or a PTO
happyslug
Feb 2012
#87
Rick says: 'I am an idiot, vote for me and I will home school my children'
Angry Dragon
Feb 2012
#21
Thanks. It is refreshing to hear from someone who actually knows what is happening.
olegramps
Feb 2012
#59
Projection - that's what republicans want, and are doing. Our best are a century beyond that.
saras
Feb 2012
#42
IMO education required for the 21st century, heavy in math and the traditional sciences,
RKP5637
Feb 2012
#45
little neighbor hood schools were due to lack of people and transportation
Progressive dog
Feb 2012
#53
Better than being stuck in the dark ages. "Pies lesu Domine. Dona eis requiem"
HopeHoops
Feb 2012
#69