Tuesday, November 08, 2005
election day
Its 10 degrees cooler, the sun is shining, perfect for Election Day. It was surprising to see a long line for just a local election. I surmised that the high turnout was due to people being unhappy with the way things are. The choices are rather disappointing, however I'm not will to step up and get involved in getting myself elected.
The candidates huddle outside near the 75 foot sign that they must stay away from the voting area. Spying a candidate for re-election to the Board of Education, I start venting my concerns about the fact that Latin was removed at the high school. Are we lowering our expectations? Teaching to tests, instead of teaching skills? Our school had a reputation for high achievement of the National Latin exam; great PR for our high school. Now all that is lost, including the Latin teacher. This is progress?
Its 10 degrees cooler, the sun is shining, perfect for Election Day. It was surprising to see a long line for just a local election. I surmised that the high turnout was due to people being unhappy with the way things are. The choices are rather disappointing, however I'm not will to step up and get involved in getting myself elected.
The candidates huddle outside near the 75 foot sign that they must stay away from the voting area. Spying a candidate for re-election to the Board of Education, I start venting my concerns about the fact that Latin was removed at the high school. Are we lowering our expectations? Teaching to tests, instead of teaching skills? Our school had a reputation for high achievement of the National Latin exam; great PR for our high school. Now all that is lost, including the Latin teacher. This is progress?
Comments:
<< Home
What was their response? Budget cuts? Clearly this was not the case of lack of interest. Such short sightedness!
He sited the budget, space at the school, and that they wanted to increase the number of English classes reduce class size(to hopefully increase test scores.
Post a Comment
<< Home
