[Lawrence Roberge]

Perhaps worth discusing by many conservatives. We hear SO MUCH about bad education...how about some info about good education? OR what about discussing how THIS educator is "trying to make a difference"? Try to put THAT on conservative talk radio or talk shows! Are you listening Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Marlin Maddoux, Michael Reagan, Bill O'Reily, or Alan Keyes?

Why not pass this onto to other conservatives and see if they discuss it?

[politeia]

As if to paraphrase Santa Ana, "Those who learn from history, tend to be strengthened by it."

Does he really mean Santa Ana (spelled ANNA), the Mexican President and General of Alamo infamy who was defeated by Sam Houston at the battle of San Jacinto? Maybe he means George Santayana who said "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

[Kerberos]

It is refreshing to see a positive article in these times.

One of my all time favorite bumper stickers that I saw one day several years ago, sums it up. It read,

"If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.”

[Congressman Billybob]

There are still some teachers who understand what it means to be a teacher. History is not just dry facts in a book -- even assuming the book is honest and accurate. It is a record of how real people faced real crises, in the past. It is therefore a guide to how real people today need to approach similar crises.

(NOTE to Phil: This gentleman should be a guest on "American Breakfast.")

Congressman Billybob

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[Exigence]

Perhaps worth discusing by many conservatives. We hear SO MUCH about bad education...how about some info about good education? OR what about discussing how THIS educator is "trying to make a difference"?

What "we" discuss is an inadequate and ineffective education *system.* No one denies that there are a few good teachers; however, the system rules in the end.

Why should we focus on the exceptions rather than the rule? Why should we ignore the bigger picture? Simply stated: The NEA owns the public schools. The Democratic Party owns the NEA. The liberals own the Democratic Party. And, most importantly, the public school system was designed to produce obedient and efficient workers. If you really care about history, learn *that* lesson.