tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post4949557140027555732..comments2024-03-11T11:13:12.066-05:00Comments on Homeschool and Etc.: Supply and Demand in School Choice.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-43966420979684843242009-08-29T16:43:29.871-05:002009-08-29T16:43:29.871-05:00I never thought about this aspect of the voucher t...I never thought about this aspect of the voucher thing before, but now that you've pointed out your reasoning to me, I think you're RIGHT!<br /><br />Eileen<br />Dedicated Elementary Teacher Overseas (in the Middle East)<br />elementaryteacher.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-20473985999522709572009-08-26T06:06:40.633-05:002009-08-26T06:06:40.633-05:00((Virginia)) But, KNOWING that, you're able to...((Virginia)) But, KNOWING that, you're able to get the support you need to homeschool. :]<br /><br />It takes me about 8 hours, too, but there are plenty of breaks and I usually only log five.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-69803925368465622282009-08-25T23:43:25.207-05:002009-08-25T23:43:25.207-05:00There are NO schools around me at all that isn'...There are NO schools around me at all that isn't almost failing. Really, really low ratings. Yet when I've tried to call other schools outside my area, my kids can't go there. So it's either I put my kids in nearly failing schools, or I keep them home. It's frustrating. I don't mind keeping them home but it does take me 7-8 to homeschool everyday. I wish I were the type that could homeschool all on my own but I certainly have to have a guide to show me my steps every day. Trust me. That's a good thing for my kids! Ha ha.Virginia Revoirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12426979985073932937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-26579281829319936702009-08-24T19:32:13.841-05:002009-08-24T19:32:13.841-05:00No, I haven't read McBride's book! I wond...No, I haven't read McBride's book! I wonder how on earth anyone could raise 12 kids to adulthood, and well, regardless of race problems in school/ class/ anything else in one's life. Kudos to her! Still working on my six.<br /><br />And Obama? I'd have to give him some credibility if he sent his kids to DC public schools and spoke about how every child can get a good public education. Notice that he did NOT do that. Duncan? Suburbs. As the head public education dude, he couldn't really do the private school thing.<br /><br />BUT<br /><br />Isn't the elite public school system even more unequal and unethical than just plain old sticking your kid in private school? In the elite publics, you have the illusion of equality... but none of the substance.Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2212741399857110313.post-87756986067464284362009-08-24T18:47:17.959-05:002009-08-24T18:47:17.959-05:00I'm not sure cynical is the correct word--how ...I'm not sure cynical is the correct word--how about real? I mean you don't see our President sending his kids to public school. That would be too Democratic. Anyway--I guess the only way to solve this problem would be to make all schools equal, but I'm not sure that is possible. Parents have to care what their kids learn, how their kids learn and encourage them to do so. Kids have understand at some point the value of education. Have you ever read James McBride? Read The Color of Water--poor, bi-racial kids--12 of them and they have all become successes because they knew the value of education, because their mother drilled it into them. It was the one thing she could do to give them a chance at a better life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com