Posted on 11/23/2016 2:18:48 PM PST by mdittmar
Eskelsen García: Trump nominee supports failed education policies that hurt students
WASHINGTON - November 23, 2016 -
The Trump administration announced today its plan to nominate Betsy DeVos, best known for her anti-public education campaigns, for the position of Secretary of Education.
The following statement can be attributed to NEA President Lily Eskelsen García:
“Every day, educators use their voice to advocate for every student to reach his or her full potential. We believe that the chance for the success of a child should not depend on winning a charter lottery, being accepted by a private school, or living in the right ZIP code. We have, and will continue, to fight for all students to have a great public school in their community and the opportunity to succeed no matter their backgrounds or circumstances.
“Betsy DeVos has consistently worked against these values, and her efforts over the years have done more to undermine public education than support students. She has lobbied for failed schemes, like vouchers — which take away funding and local control from our public schools — to fund private schools at taxpayers’ expense. These schemes do nothing to help our most-vulnerable students while they ignore or exacerbate glaring opportunity gaps. She has consistently pushed a corporate agenda to privatize, de-professionalize and impose cookie-cutter solutions to public education. By nominating Betsy DeVos, the Trump administration has demonstrated just how out of touch it is with what works best for students, parents, educators and communities.
“The National Education Association advocates for investing in smart strategies that we know help to improve the success of all our students, including creating more opportunities and equity for students, classes small enough for one-on-one attention, modern textbooks and a well-rounded curriculum for every student. We also know that the voices of educators — those who know the names of the students they educate — should always be present at the table when making decisions that impact student success. Educators will continue to focus on raising their voices in support of their students and against any effort by the Trump administration to undermine the educational opportunity of all public school students.”
The NEA and all other public sector unions need to be found illegal and disbarred immediately
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Agree with you 100%. And the fact that they are bad-mouthing DeVos is proof that Trump has made an excellent choice.
Bad “teachers” will get what they deserve
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And what they deserve is to be tested for competency and loyalty to America, and failing either one they should be fired.
Check Lily’s Blackboard,some funny stuff there.
The wraps it up. Betsy DeVos is Numero Uno, a GREAT pick!
Dear NEA, the proof is in the outcome - YOU ARE FAILING!
They are the biggest bullies of all!! They pack PTA meetings to get themselves appointed to roles that influence school boards. Mostly those are PE or art or music teachers, rather than classroom teachers.
Its also the students. They aren’t there to learn. They balk at a History professor demanding proper spelling and grammar, or footnotes and proper sourcing. Out of 100 students in one World History Survey class, I had 24 plagiarize their 5 page paper. 25% plagiarized and then complained to the dean when I failed them.
When I was in school I was there to learn, not party.
I’ve checked into them and yeah it would be a help. SD is not a homeschool friendly state, unfortunately.
Well, they will certainly be able to help you. Also, home schoolers love to network and support each other. May can find some in your area. I was shocked at how many were in our county. We get together twice a year.
Now that I rent out the farm, we are moving next year in large part to be near the city so there are homeschool groups and more activities for her.
That’s good. :)
AAaaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
If teachers’ fear of cutting off the NEA can be ended, that would be phenomenal. I think a great many would flip against the NEA in a heartbeat. They know that the anti-American, anti-God, socialist and queer heart of the NEA is putrid. Fear keeps the in line. National PTA, too, because their dues income comes mainly from the union teachers, so they don’t oppose any NEA positions.
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