Arne Duncan, Al Sharpton, and Newt Gingrich Join Forces

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Our schools are the backbone of our future success as a nation and a source of opportunity for future generations. Let’s face it; we will not remain a strong and prosperous country if we do not address the issues that surround public education. The criticism, pithy remarks, and political rhetoric of the past have not helped the situation but have given ammunition to those who have political agendas. Duncan, Gingrich, and Sharpton seem to realize this, so it is hopeful to see these unlikely partners analyze the issues and to promote educational reform. Let’s support their efforts and hope they do the right things!

Toni Callahan of PA 11:12AM January 05, 2010

I have already raised 2 boys, and my wife and I are now raising 2 girls that we adopted. I have found time and time again that there are children that just want to control other children. is it because they have a troubled home life? Is it because they are demented? I DO NOT CARE! If my children can not go to an institution that mine and your tax dollars built, and be in a safe environment, then there is a big problem. Now there are those out their that might think the children I raise are weak or wimps. I raise my children to respect others, country and God. They are taught to defend all of the above. If children come to school with no respect for others, then they should be sent home until they do. Since the problem started at home, then the parents should be held criminally responsible.

Jim - Omaha, NE of NE 11:11PM September 28, 2009

Not quite the same as Abraham, Martin and John but more like Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves!! OMG- want to improve the public shools? Get the fed the hell out! Leave education to the separate school districts and tell parents that they are reponsible. It's about time to hold the students responsible and blame them for failure. While the Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Indonesians, Indians, etc. are learning math, reading and writing we are worried about a land based mammal on an ice flow and ignore scientific data in favor of political agendas. My bet is with the latter, not us for success and dynamic economies as we move into the heart of the 21st century. The radical communists/socialist/fascist/nazi's have taken over the country dressed in green. Wake up American fools.

Prismaticman of WY 3:36PM September 03, 2009

Education should not be separated from health care, They should be the same subject believe me I know.
My doctors (or drug pushers) drugged me up so my teachers could not reach me.
A healthy student is a curios student and a curios student can learn better than someone who's been doped up or hungry.
Health does not or should not come from a bottle So I guess many doctors are going to have to go back to school and this time be made to study and not cheat there way through medical school.
physical education should be required and fit the needs of the student by breaking them up in groups that they are compatible with. an enactive student gets bored easy and cannot retain what he/she learned very well.
a worn out student is just to tired to learn
You cannot stop it if it has already happened
this site (http://www.cottagegrove.org/) is an example of what every town, city and state should have
Don D. Brock

Don D. Brock of AZ 10:00PM August 18, 2009