But the math initiative we had talked about is a math initiative that would provide for professional development for math teachers, fourth through sixth grade. That's what we advocate. |
I am by principle concerned that our country's future will be jeopardized because such an education scheme will further divide the country. Utah's schools are good; they are not struggling like the Washington D. C. schools are where vouchers were recently enacted. The recent Florida Supreme Court ruling indicates serious constitutional questions if the Legislature adopts a program where the state even indirectly supports a second private educational system. |
I certainly do not know all the implications of the legislation. I am troubled at the outset that it introduces the subject of the origins of life into the curriculum. As I understand, that is not in the core, and it is, in my judgment, a question which is, for many of us, based on faith. I do not believe that faith-based issues should be covered in the public curriculum. |
The reason it (the Iowa results) didn't come out was me. There is nothing meant (by) it. |
This expands what's accepted as core . . . to allow more people to get more things in. What are we getting rid of? . . . We do have some negligible classes that go on . . . , and we need to limit those, and only expand credit for real, genuine opportunities. |
This says, 'If I really care enough as a high school student, I can assure my entrance to a state university of my choice.' I like that a lot. |
We don't want to inhibit anybody from receiving help with college. |
What's most important, having a great professional (like) team or everyone having the best experience? |