tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post73351120970865624..comments2024-03-11T14:17:37.048-04:00Comments on The Superintendent's Chair: Is there a campaign to discredit public education?Steve Matthewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09031708454552364049noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-1877368811163392032013-01-01T11:06:46.630-05:002013-01-01T11:06:46.630-05:0024 credits in two years? That's only attending...24 credits in two years? That's only attending as a half-time student. If someone was truly "ready" for college, shouldn't they be able to handle at least 12 credits per semester? Wife of Zedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11498560361671794608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-54202452190971600732012-12-09T22:53:07.620-05:002012-12-09T22:53:07.620-05:00My name is John Roycroft, didn't know it poste...My name is John Roycroft, didn't know it posted anonymous. John Roycroftnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-55925612954902769782012-12-09T22:48:43.276-05:002012-12-09T22:48:43.276-05:00It's time to leave SOME Children behind and gu...It's time to leave SOME Children behind and guide them to be productive, tax paying citizens. Not everyone is cut out for college. <br />That is the #1 problem with Detroit. No one is accountable and there is NO $. <br />Someone has to pay for cost of living.<br /><br />Why are we blaming teachers for every butt-reaming asshole that decides to have a kid? <br /><br />This is not about Republicans or Democrats, or Right to Work, etc. This is about holding society accountable for their choices, right or wrong. <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-89526666796610128032012-12-09T21:26:29.515-05:002012-12-09T21:26:29.515-05:00the numbers used by Governor Snyder are produced b...the numbers used by Governor Snyder are produced by CEPI. They aren't "his" numbers. They are the numbers reported by the schools and/or the testing entities. The super is just chooosing NOT to identify that the number refers to college-ready in ALL subjects. Many students be college-ready in fewer than the 4 subjects tested by the ACT. <br /><br />Novi's college-ready in all subjects is over 41% - much higher than the state average.<br /><br />If you think this statistic is misleading, then look at 3rd grading reading proficiency. Novi's number is over 80%. Statewide average is 62%. The old adage goes "you learn to read until 3rd grade, and then you read to learn." Michigan, as a policy, has decided that 38% of our students will be behind for the rest of their lives. Novi's numbers have not dramatically changed in the past 5 years. I like a school like Ovid-Elsie that has improved its 3rd grading level from 70% to 85% in those same five years.Peter Ruddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-56839633878299861632012-12-09T21:16:48.994-05:002012-12-09T21:16:48.994-05:00yes, Peter Ruddell is involved with the Oxford Fou...yes, Peter Ruddell is involved with the Oxford Foundation. I am also honest enough to identify myself on this blog. Peter Ruddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-36847847694263375142012-12-09T17:31:35.884-05:002012-12-09T17:31:35.884-05:00Sounds like the fox has the keys to the hen house ...Sounds like the fox has the keys to the hen house to me!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-50981349784268589662012-12-09T17:30:18.770-05:002012-12-09T17:30:18.770-05:00Pete, Are you saying the Super's numbers are i...Pete, Are you saying the Super's numbers are invalid? If so, why? There are definitely more kids heading toward graduation than Snyder's numbers would ever suggest. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-10215021128423265152012-12-09T17:27:31.519-05:002012-12-09T17:27:31.519-05:00FYI...
Peter Ruddell is involved with the Oxford ...FYI... <br />Peter Ruddell is involved with the Oxford Foundation, regarding the rewrite of the School Aid Fund. <br />http://oxfordfoundationmi.com/contact/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-6461501258771280232012-12-09T16:54:55.536-05:002012-12-09T16:54:55.536-05:00That's the problem with Valedictorians. You c...That's the problem with Valedictorians. You could have taken Basket Weaving I and II for all we know. The fact you couldn't cut the writing mustard tells me you were substandard, but I bet you didn't forgo your title. As you said, look past the surface.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-3086640030382171682012-12-09T16:51:08.708-05:002012-12-09T16:51:08.708-05:00The Governor has said college-ready in ALL subject...The Governor has said college-ready in ALL subjects. For 2011-12, the number of student college-ready in all subjects was 17.7%. The data is clear on mischoolsdata:<br /><br />https://www.mischooldata.org/DistrictSchoolProfiles/AssessmentResults/Act/ActCollegeReadiness.aspx?navstatetext=Postsecondary&navstatevalue=%2fCareerAndCollegeReadiness%2fSummary.aspx&Common_Locations=1-A,0,0,0~2-A,0,0,0&Common_SchoolYear=11&Common_Subject=AllSubjects&Common_Subgroup_ActCollegeReadiness=AllStudents&Common_LocationIncludeComparison=False&Portal_InquiryDisplayType=TrendPeter Ruddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-43617685706139228282012-12-09T15:02:25.157-05:002012-12-09T15:02:25.157-05:00ROFLMAO... Ya'll are too funny. Let's see ...ROFLMAO... Ya'll are too funny. Let's see only 75% (or less) of incoming Frosh reach graduation. Looks like we left a few behind(Crain's Detroit, 10 April 2012). Based on the MDE figures less than 10% of graduating students in more that 50% of Michigan schools were not ready for college. As Adjunct faculty at a local college I see this figure up close. Just because these kids are taking 24 credits (and that is a great thing) PLEASE don't mistake it for being ready. Most are not even close. Most need to enroll in remedial everything. They can't even put together 2 coherent sentences let alone cogently express and idea in mathematics, in writing or verbally. The expectation when walking into my class room from my perspective is that they can at least read and regurgitate two to three key ideas. AND ...they can't. So quit agonizing over the politics. Focus on the job. Because from my end it really looks like you haven't. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-7183050178815145312012-12-09T11:27:44.247-05:002012-12-09T11:27:44.247-05:00It seems to me that the governor is using a cannon...It seems to me that the governor is using a cannon, instead of a fly swatter, to kill a fly here. What I see is a gap in expectations set for seniors and college freshmen. If the real issue is that Snyder believes that high school seniors are not ready for college, what he needs to do is address the educational gap. Why are they not prepared? What are the academic expectations set by colleges in our state? How can public schools meet those expectations? We have an amazing public school system here in Michigan and the U.S. You don't destroy it to fix it- you instead collaborate with a committee of K-12 and college educators and school professionals (not reps and senators who truly have NO IDEA about education) to work on closing the gap. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-19601039398324717652012-12-09T11:00:28.293-05:002012-12-09T11:00:28.293-05:00The political agenda has been evident since the En...The political agenda has been evident since the Engler years. It really has nothing to do with public education it has everything to do with destroying the MEA voting block. True. the MEA us bloated and very top heavy and non-responsive to the local EAs but the politicians still see it as a threat. The quest goes on to destroy any remaining piece of that organization. The damage done to the classroom teacher will be evident in the next five years. FYI over half of the CMU education major bailed out this year. If that doesn't make a statement what does. EBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985100143876455431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-27885204447285467802012-12-09T10:42:48.945-05:002012-12-09T10:42:48.945-05:00Totally agree with the statement that anyone can w...Totally agree with the statement that anyone can work the numbers to prove thier beliefs. The truth is usually in the middle somewhere. There are definitely schools who fail thier students, (Detroit & Flint), but there are lots of GREAT schools also. The problem with public schools is that there is so much emphasis placed on the "testing" that students learn the test, and not much else. <br />Whose fault is that? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-57518180745553570702012-12-09T06:17:51.096-05:002012-12-09T06:17:51.096-05:00The corporations of ALEC have been writing state-l...The corporations of ALEC have been writing state-level legislation for years, without any input from communities or educators. Their privatization vision for education is all spelled out in their model legislation, which can be found on <a href="http://www.alecexposed.org/wiki/Bills_Affecting_Americans%27_Rights_to_a_Public_Education" rel="nofollow">the ALEC Exposed web site.</a><br /><br />But pay no attention to the corporations behind the curtain...JoyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15073328328434957851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-90956107600572265182012-12-07T23:58:48.757-05:002012-12-07T23:58:48.757-05:00If graduates are in college and passing, whether w...If graduates are in college and passing, whether with C's or A's, it counts!! After all, we have past presidents who were C students. The data supports Dr. Matthews's point that graduates ARE ready for post high school education, and calls into question why over or Snyder is spreading dis- and mis- information. Yes, you are entitled to your opinions, but you are not entitled to distort the facts here.Greatlakesgramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722967168416086039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-1193987648018478872012-12-07T17:52:36.344-05:002012-12-07T17:52:36.344-05:00Just because a high school graduate enrolls in col...Just because a high school graduate enrolls in college and earns 24 college credits doesn't mean the graduate is college-ready per results of the ACT. Also, just looking at high school graduates doesn't include all the students that don't graduate from high school (what happened to no child left behind?). You can make statistics tell whatever story you want. I would be more interested to know how students are faring in their initial college courses. I was the valedictorian of my high school class and struggled with the writing standards on which I was graded by my college professors. If these high school graduates are earning college credits with Cs then I'm not sure that means a whole lot (most companies don't hire C-average college graduates). Sometimes we have to look past the surface to make a fair assessment of quality and results.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-9587685241642452452012-12-07T07:00:10.601-05:002012-12-07T07:00:10.601-05:00While I can clearly see both sides to this argueme...While I can clearly see both sides to this arguement, you cannot deny that your position is politically based as well. I would urge all voters to research these issues based on facts. Google the bill numbers and read them. Decide for yourself how to vote and understand that the opinion publications like this one are biased.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-35086999153232002882012-12-06T15:29:52.274-05:002012-12-06T15:29:52.274-05:00Check it out. ALEC is very real. Look at who is ...Check it out. ALEC is very real. Look at who is in it, what states they represent, and what has happened in those states. They specifically say that they are looking to influence state agendas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-71842685215208053412012-12-06T04:47:59.179-05:002012-12-06T04:47:59.179-05:00Anonymous.... fine if you don't like this leg...Anonymous.... fine if you don't like this legislation. But give up the ALEC thing already. You obviously spend to much time watching and reading MSNBC and the like. Good Grief! ALEC Who?noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-66165165568107081852012-12-05T20:53:45.977-05:002012-12-05T20:53:45.977-05:00ALEC - American Legislative Exchange Council --- B...ALEC - American Legislative Exchange Council --- Boilerplate machine for Corporate take over of our entire American infrastructure - all of it.<br />It began with Engler, one of the Michigan founders of ALEC. Novi is a great school district, I have worked with several people, teachers and administrators at the local, county, and state level. This kind of demagoguery by the past TWO Republican Governors has placed our entire way of life in peril. This article, by the Superintendent of the Novi Community School District should be reprinted in EVERY District Newsletter, every Union Newsletter, and in every Newspaper in Michigan. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738726415799154972.post-26564007572009356862012-12-04T21:50:18.408-05:002012-12-04T21:50:18.408-05:00Of course the Nerd has a political agenda. He'...Of course the Nerd has a political agenda. He's just the latest Republican (working with the Mackinac Center and ALEC) to undermine the public education system (and those who work for it) so they can turn over the public money to their corporate cronies. Too bad voters don't get it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com