Jimi Ray Clapton
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05-07-13 08:16 AM - Post#160771
Texas Senate cuts math, science, and testing standards
I don't see this as a good thing. Rather, I'd like to see the standards raised. And I say this as someone who did not get a college diploma and has made a living in a more or less blue collar profession.
As a country, we have struggled in math and science education relative to where we once were. I'm pretty sure this is not a controversial claim. Going backwards in this area makes no sense to me. Come on, Texas. Let's encourage our kids to step UP... not down.
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V-Girl
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Reg: 07-12-01
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05-07-13 09:27 AM - Post#160773
In response to Jimi Ray Clapton
I agree. As parents, we will just have to continue to hold our children to a higher standard than what the state has set.
Crazy doesn't even begin to cover it. 
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ConserveNature
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05-07-13 01:49 PM - Post#160803
In response to V-Girl
Have you read the article? Part of it says "It would require passing state-mandated exams only in English reading and writing, Algebra I, biology and U.S. history." It also says higher-level math and science (i.e. Algebra II) testing would not be required.
Also "The House bill allowed students to earn a new base or "foundation" diploma to avoid taking Algebra II or other tough math and science classes, giving them more freedom to take career-oriented electives." Allows those kids to take vocational courses that don't require 4-year degree.
Also, "But it also mandates four years of math and science, including upper-level courses, if students want to qualify for automatic admission to any public university in Texas." And, "Texas' 15 state-mandated exams are more than any other state."
Aren't parents, and children, supposed to be accountable for their futures? If a child really wants to do well in life, they shouldn't need someone else giving them tests; they should be challenging themselves.
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MCDUFF
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Reg: 08-21-03
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05-07-13 03:28 PM - Post#160813
In response to ConserveNature
Isn't the bottom line it is the parents responsibility? It occurs to me children are getting the education parents are demanding - it is called apathy.
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V-Girl
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Loc: Allen, TX, US
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05-07-13 03:47 PM - Post#160815
In response to ConserveNature
I read that it was coming several weeks ago. I homeschool my kids so they are held to the standards my husband and I set for them, not what the state has set.
Crazy doesn't even begin to cover it.
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MCDUFF
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Reg: 08-21-03
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05-07-13 05:02 PM - Post#160823
In response to V-Girl
My God, a parent that really cares about their children's welfare. It is probably worth little but I admire someone that takes responsibility rather than blaming the world.
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nomoon
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Loc: Allen
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05-10-13 10:27 AM - Post#160873
In response to MCDUFF
Weren't people complaining about statewide exams? or were these other exams? Or other people?
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MCDUFF
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05-10-13 11:44 AM - Post#160876
In response to nomoon
It is hard to know what anyone is complaining about. I was impressed that we had a parent here that perceived a lack of quality for her children and seized that as an opportunity to improve her children's life. She is not whining and complaining she is doing a rare thing, she is taking responsibility.
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Joel
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Reg: 10-11-06
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05-10-13 08:22 PM - Post#160883
In response to MCDUFF
Texas is trying to attract business by providing lesser educated, low cost workers.
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