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Posted on 7/23/19 at 9:52 am to CelticDog
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because Mississippi
Because Mississippi what? You think the federal Department of Education has done anything for the state? They have increased student debt.... same as in other states.... by giving out student loans as fast as they can.
There is that Michelle Obama school lunch program tho! Cold wheat tortillas and a slice of turkey! Yummy!
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:00 am to kingbob
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I was a tutor for TRIO at a community college while studying for the bar. We were grossly overpaid for the amount of work we provided. While I did get to help a handful of students, the ROI for the government was abysmal.
But at least you were providing something. This particular program was providing "study sessions" but it was just study hall where kids studied on their own while an overpaid person made sure they didn't kill each other.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:03 am to CelticDog
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because Mississippi
So because 1 of 50 states sucks at educating its populace, the remainder must be controlled by the feds.
Texas begs to differ, comrade.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:08 am to CelticDog
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because Mississippi
Let me list some surprising things about education in Mississippi. Its not the best in the nation, but it isn't as bad as it is made out to be.
For example, education rankings have teacher salaries and union activity that make up a good bit of the ranking. It doesn't cost as much to live in MS, so the salaries are low. And there is no teacher's union. These rankings penalize Mississippi greatly for this, but its actually a strength.
Mississippi's education woes can be tied to bloated administrative salaries. The state superintendent of education is the highest paid in the country. Then there are 150+ school districts in 82 counties. In the county that I live, there are two districts. One district is one of the best in the South - with National Merit Semifinalists and 30+ ACT scores the norm. The other district is one of the worst in the state. This is not just one county - there are multiple instances of this. It could be easily fixed, but if you say anything, you are deemed a racist.
If you had the federal government out of the way, some decisions could be made that would make Mississippi much better educationally. The feds say we have to fund schools one way, even though it doesnt make sense. The feds say that district lines have to be drawn a certain way - even though it doesnt make sense.
This post was edited on 7/23/19 at 10:10 am
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:15 am to anc
I am a firm believer in the power to move. You don't like how a state is handling your kid's education, move to a state that does it the way you want.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 10:29 am to anc
I agree with your premise, but the scoring has been changed a couple of times over the last few decades, just not to the extent in your example. A score of 30 in the 80s would be lower now.
They also replaced what was considered easier rubrics (social science) with reading comp. and Natural Science (which was just deductive reasoning) with an actual science section.
So comparing scores from 3 decades ago isn't really apples to apples.
They also replaced what was considered easier rubrics (social science) with reading comp. and Natural Science (which was just deductive reasoning) with an actual science section.
So comparing scores from 3 decades ago isn't really apples to apples.
This post was edited on 7/23/19 at 10:30 am
Posted on 7/23/19 at 11:00 am to saints5021
Good start, indeed.
It’s a 1% cut in overall annual expenditures. Without reading anything, it’s likely just slowing the rate of growth.
It’s a 1% cut in overall annual expenditures. Without reading anything, it’s likely just slowing the rate of growth.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 11:22 am to saints5021
He should cut it and everything else. Unfortunately this money is going to be spent elsewhere.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 11:34 am to SEC. 593
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So comparing scores from 3 decades ago isn't really apples to apples.
bullshite. The test was congruent to the courses back then. Sure, the exact same questions might produce a lower score today, but the curriculums are more advanced today which correlates with the test questions.
So a smart student doing the work to make a 30 today, is equivalent to a smart student doing the work 30 years ago.
Todays student would be probably higher educated than 30 year ago student, but thats due to curriculum advancing, not the student being better
Posted on 7/23/19 at 11:48 am to fjlee90
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Texas begs to differ, comrade.
If we ever reclaim our prior position as an independent nation, Louisiana and Mississippi need to be careful or we will annex them as vassal territories.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 12:08 pm to Quidam65
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If we ever reclaim our prior position as an independent nation, Louisiana and Mississippi need to be careful or we will annex them as vassal territories.
Your loss lol
Posted on 7/23/19 at 12:35 pm to RebelExpress38
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Message Trump administration proposes $7.1 billion funding cut to Education Department by RebelExpress38 If we eliminate funding how will we pay assistant principals and assistants to the superintendents 100k a year?!?!?
Damn that’s all?
Here in Atlanta they make much more.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 12:37 pm to saints5021
Waiting for LSU professor to tweet this article and complain about using a vacuum he bought at wal mart to dust his class room.
Then i’ll know its time to be triggered.
Then i’ll know its time to be triggered.
This post was edited on 7/23/19 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 7/23/19 at 12:50 pm to fjlee90
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Your loss lol
Access to more Gulf ports, Mississippi River access, and a major shipyard (plus more oil in LA) will make up for things.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 12:52 pm to GeeOH
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Todays student would be probably higher educated than 30 year ago student, but thats due to curriculum advancing, not the student being better
Lol. The curriculum in public schools is a joke.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 1:42 pm to saints5021
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am a firm believer in the power to move. You don't like how a state is handling your kid's education, move to a state that does it the way you want.
As a fan of states rights, I agree with this 100% including but not exclusive to education. Unfortunately, uniparty wants every state and city to be exactly the same. A goddamn shame.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 2:01 pm to Quidam65
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Access to more Gulf ports, Mississippi River access, and a major shipyard (plus more oil in LA) will make up for things.
Still gotta deal with the... culcha.
Posted on 7/23/19 at 2:03 pm to saints5021
Posted on 7/23/19 at 2:47 pm to saints5021
ONLY 992.9 BILLION More to go to get remotely close to a balanced budget.
But add back that 350 Billion on the no limit omnibus scam gets you to
1.342.90 TRILLION
But add back that 350 Billion on the no limit omnibus scam gets you to
1.342.90 TRILLION
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