tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post502550819830887440..comments2024-03-28T14:11:02.991-04:00Comments on Still Writing: Sunday Is Fast Becoming “Rant Day”J E Oneilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09780097298061829471noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-71695477207338402632011-04-25T14:09:16.797-04:002011-04-25T14:09:16.797-04:00There is so much focus on standardized tests and h...There is so much focus on standardized tests and how well your school/district did that it overshadows a lot. I know in Illinois, the number of questions you need right to "pass" gets lower and lower and still schools fail. There are just too many things to cover as to why the American school system is failing hard. There is blame on everyone's part too, not just government or teachers or parents. Students are also at fault here. <br><br>Your rant was really nice, like tone and all. :)Kindroshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08320478076212368779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-23372185216905285152011-04-25T08:19:39.887-04:002011-04-25T08:19:39.887-04:00First of all, that has to be the nicest rant I'...First of all, that has to be the nicest rant I've ever seen, and you know what? They're fun to read, fun to write, so rant away!<br><br>Funny you should mention, my father and I were just discussing this yesterday, but it was mostly centered around homework and how the wee kiddies today have way too much. I do agree that it is a bit much these days, and kids need time to just be kids, but some homework isn't such a bad thing - it fosters discipline.<br><br>Of course, my biggest beef (being as I'm a writer and a patron of the arts) is the way arts classes are always the first to get the axe when there are budget cuts to be made. In the interest of NOT leaving a big, long, rant-y comment that'll take you forEVER to read, I'll just say: It sucks and needs to change!Crystalhttp://littlebundleofcontradictions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-5985437578454109402011-04-24T23:39:29.384-04:002011-04-24T23:39:29.384-04:00Oh, man, if that's a rant, you're a very, ...Oh, man, if that's a rant, you're a very, very, very nice person!!! (I knew you were, just pointing it out)<br><br>As a teacher in Wisconsin, thanks, JE!!<br>erica (and christy, since she's a teacher in WI, too)erica and christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-59564600049655768562011-04-24T17:31:16.051-04:002011-04-24T17:31:16.051-04:00I too enjoy an occasional rant. It's good for ...I too enjoy an occasional rant. It's good for the soul to share those inconsequential things (and people if applicable) that bug you. Rant on I say!scriberesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686564738595964556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-33025269228739652322011-04-24T15:35:55.669-04:002011-04-24T15:35:55.669-04:00Hummm - I have many comments on the public school ...Hummm - I have many comments on the public school system now that I fully understand it. co-president of the PTO and CAC member, being involved and learning how it all works is dreadfully eye opening.Jhon Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05952691262605706711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1281469968333860626.post-46913411924079822402011-04-24T13:50:35.107-04:002011-04-24T13:50:35.107-04:00Don't feel bad, sometimes it's good to ran...Don't feel bad, sometimes it's good to rant. You have to get that stuff off your chest!Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.com