Did you know Obama had declared Teacher Appreciation Week "National Charter Schools Week"?

[HiPointDem]

http://michaelklonsky.blogspot.com/2012/05/teacher-appreciation-week-forget-it.html

I agree with this commenter:

Jesus. I know the beltway thinks dumping on teachers is the most politically astute thing ever, but would it have killed the administration to have their little charter school wankfest some other time instead of engaging in this bizarre act of passive-aggression?


President Obama calls charter schools 'incubators of innovation' in National Charter Schools Week proclamation

In a proclamation released by the White House today, Obama said charter schools for years “have brought new ideas to the work of educating our sons and daughters.”
“Whether created by parents and teachers or community and civic leaders, charter schools serve as incubators of innovation in neighborhoods across our country,” he said in a release.

“These institutions give educators the freedom to cultivate new teaching models and develop creative methods to meet students' needs. This unique flexibility is matched by strong accountability and high standards, so under-performing charter schools can be closed, while those that consistently help students succeed can serve as models of reform for other public schools.”

“Our children only get one chance at an education, and charter schools demonstrate what is possible when States, communities, teachers, parents, and students work together. This week, let us recommit to ensuring all our children receive a high-quality education that expands their horizons, inspires them to develop their talents, and instills in them a sense of possibility for their futures.”

http://www.mlive.com/education/index.ssf/2012/05/president_obama_calls_charter.html


How's that for a nice slap in the face during Teacher Appreciation Week?

You can learn from those innovative charter schools, guys.

[bvar22]

1. I have nothing against Charter (Private) Schools,

....as long as they don't get 1 red cent of Public Taxpayer Money.

We already have a Taxpayer Funded Public School System that is a part of our National Commons.
If it is broken, it is our responsibility to FIX IT!!!

Siphoning Off Taxpayer Money to fund Privatized Charter Schools in the White Flight Suburbs or Gentrified Urban Areas
that compete with our Public Schools for funding is NOT acceptable in a Democracy.
Despite all the Rationalizations and Marketing Brochures, Charter School = Private School,
and should be funded strictly by Private Money.

[HiPointDem]

2. but if they didn't get public money they wouldn't get many students, or profits.

[MichiganVote]

3. Yup. Another pitch for campaign contributions from Charter School supporters/corp.'s

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. Yes.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11241811

[HiPointDem]

5. Enough of a slap to mention twice.

[proud2BlibKansan]

6. Most definitely

[sulphurdunn]

8. This what a puppet politician

sounds like with Bill Gate's hand up his ass.