Speak Out 10/23/03

Thursday, October 23, 2003

IT SEEMS like those who call Speak Out with a solution to fix education have no clue what they are talking about. How would you like it if we teachers came to your businesses and told you how to fix your problems? The suggestion to get rid of the grade school counselors is a joke. Who do you think tests students? Grade-school counselors are swamped by paperwork required by the state. Most of them work extra hours to get everything done. Before dispensing the advise, know what you are talking about.

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