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Re: [Phys-l] How Much Value is Added at Elite Institutions - Response to Haim #2



I recently read a long article about the role of 5 big charities, one being Gates, in controlling the pattern of education in this country. I would be glad to sent it to anyone who is interested. The writer would agree that the movie is clearly propaganda.

joe

Joseph J. Bellina, Jr. Ph.D.
Retired Professor of Physics
Co-Director
Northern Indiana Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Collaborative
574-276-8294
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On Jan 27, 2011, at 10:16 PM, trappe@physics.utexas.edu wrote:

You said: I would recommend reading the companion book for the movie "Waiting
for Superman". It's both sad and a real eye opener.

ITS ALSO PROPAGANDA, AS IS THE MOVIE.

Quoting "LaMontagne, Bob" <RLAMONT@providence.edu>:


Who in their right mind, white collar or blue collar, would not want
a chance for their kids to escape from the holding pens that our
public schools have become? I am sure you heard about our local
schools in Central Falls, RI - they have made the national news a
number of times. Only a few percent of the students can pass
proficiency exams in English and math. These schools should be shut
down. Keeping them open as a jobs program for teachers is
unconscionable. These kids need an escape route NOW. If vouchers
will get them out of there I'm all in favor. We are beyond the point
of arguing educational approaches and whether NCLB or other programs
are good or bad. Many of the urban schools are simply not working -
in any fashion. We can't lose a generation of kids like this.
Keeping them locked up in these hell holes is both callous and often
racist.

I would recommend reading the companion book for the movie "Waiting
for Superman". It's both sad and a real eye opener.

Bob at PC

-----Original Message-----
From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [mailto:phys-l-
bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu] On Behalf Of
trappe@physics.utexas.edu
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 4:43 PM
To: Forum for Physics Educators
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] How Much Value is Added at Elite Institutions -
Response to Haim #2

Who do you think is going to the elite schools? Not very many of those
who cannot afford to escape. Sadly, the elite school attendees also
want to bankrupt the public schools by getting a voucher for having
walked away.

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