>
> I also agree that discussing politics here (Artsednet) is not a problem.
We
> need to be proactive to keep education in the forefront of issues.
>
> Neither candidate is perfect, but we have to look at their stand on issues
and
> track records. George W's track record in Texas is a concern to me. If
I
> hear that "a" (accountability) word one more time I think I will scream!
Sure
> accountability can be a great thing, but they keep asking more of teachers
and
> no compensation. Schools are falling apart, salaries are the pits, more
and
> more paper work , tech responsibilites, kids with problems, yet they (
> politicians) ask more and give less.
Yes, yes, yes. One thing that has bothered me is the number of mentions of
Gore's "sighing" during the debate while there has been no mention of Bush's
screwed up face making and paper rattling. Linda W in OK