tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post2192585811525042914..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: Project LIFT site: Hello flash, goodbye substanceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-71118939420070134952014-03-09T14:07:25.998-04:002014-03-09T14:07:25.998-04:00If teachers are the most important common factor. ...If teachers are the most important common factor. Why don't they see any of this money? Parents really and a students work ethic is really the most important factor but according to the talking heads teachers are. Why don't they study the students who do well inspite of school or home life. I would like to see the data on that. Smash, do you know of any such studies?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-1811003644251530852014-03-09T09:15:17.184-04:002014-03-09T09:15:17.184-04:002 YEARS IN = NO MEASURABLE RESULTS
Same dance wi...2 YEARS IN = NO MEASURABLE RESULTS<br /><br /><br />Same dance with a different song. Trillions spend by the Feds and now Private money going down the black hole never to return. <br /><br />Follow the money ANN !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-1333393185256036762014-03-09T00:04:34.595-05:002014-03-09T00:04:34.595-05:00What is wrong with NC? Why are we so bad at this? ...What is wrong with NC? Why are we so bad at this? Why does my kids school have 5 or more new teachers, every year? I can't wait to move to SC!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-66759771145116385402014-03-08T20:46:15.148-05:002014-03-08T20:46:15.148-05:00Me either. It's just natural.
Sometimes I eve...Me either. It's just natural.<br /><br />Sometimes I even make up my own words, too, so spell check is annoying.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-79761826364616639792014-03-08T18:14:45.561-05:002014-03-08T18:14:45.561-05:00That's true... I don't use spell check.That's true... I don't use spell check.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-46278777629569078442014-03-08T13:16:37.447-05:002014-03-08T13:16:37.447-05:00Nope. I'm the better speller.Nope. I'm the better speller.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-52848962575860501662014-03-08T09:46:30.062-05:002014-03-08T09:46:30.062-05:00Wiley E. Coyote = ShamashWiley E. Coyote = ShamashAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-863181080004404772014-03-07T20:49:50.703-05:002014-03-07T20:49:50.703-05:00Wiley 1:13
All 10th graders take personal financi...Wiley 1:13 <br />All 10th graders take personal financial literacy now. It is now a big part of Civics and Economics. NC state standard and graduation requirement. Good idea, but should be standalone elective, not take away from the one civics class kids get in their entire 12 years of school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-5367109138280695732014-03-07T19:59:22.569-05:002014-03-07T19:59:22.569-05:00Project LIFT will crumble just like any associatio...Project LIFT will crumble just like any association that receives money from donors and is then sketchy in transparency. Ann, the public is not stupid, it just the no one is saying anything because it is the same old same. It will come out that the money is going into the pockets of those in charge of LIFT just like most programs that proclaim they are "changing" the type of society these children are in. Dear Project lift: It comes down to one thing, single parents who don't care=children that don't care=grandchildren that don't care=great great children who don't care (especially if all those generations all live under one roof). Until everyone admits that it is the family structure (two parents regardless of sex) is the base of a strong student. That should be your equation motto. Project lift should only teach one class: don't procreate unless you are in stable relationship and make enough money to support everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-57560114593605873332014-03-07T19:21:51.870-05:002014-03-07T19:21:51.870-05:00LIFT will never be replicated unless you can find ...LIFT will never be replicated unless you can find more philanthropists with extremely deep pockets.<br /><br />Also, nothing has been said about the five years after LIFT.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-25444706649567368902014-03-07T17:55:13.289-05:002014-03-07T17:55:13.289-05:00Totally agree about this website. Flash but no imp...Totally agree about this website. Flash but no important information. This is par for the course for PR and community engagement. I don't think it is deliberate smoke and mirrors. The the community has had plenty of other big events and initiatives that were splashy but with no lasting impact. That's how you communicate it to focus on the splash, not the facts and data about the sponsors, impact, nonprofit funding partners, etc. They know that people are already working on the next big thing and don't care about the details here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-76481951970855447412014-03-07T17:10:40.015-05:002014-03-07T17:10:40.015-05:00Bolyn,
CHARTERS:
"It was with much amusemen...Bolyn,<br /><br />CHARTERS:<br /><br />"It was with much amusement that I read about how the charter school advised you about your son being behind. This is exactly the same argument that Dr. Morrison uses. Except, he says there a chance that when a charter school student returns to CMS, they might be behind."<br /><br />This is EXACTLY why I say you cannot trust what the schools tell you with their tests.<br /><br />Because everyone wants to game the system any way they can.<br /><br />You NEED those external, nationally-normed tests (such as MAP) which compare you to other kids outside the state.<br /><br />Educrats would gladly lie out of three sides of their mouths if they had them.<br /><br />As for Project LIFT, I'll be not be impressed until their graduates can solve THIS lift formula:<br /><br />https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/WindTunnel/Activities/lift_formula.html<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-34592633190820971142014-03-07T17:00:29.755-05:002014-03-07T17:00:29.755-05:00.
TO: ANON 3:19
SUBJECT: LEADERSHIP AND INVEST....<br />TO: ANON 3:19<br /><br /><br />SUBJECT: LEADERSHIP AND INVESTMENT FOR TRANSFORMATION<br /><br /><br />First, thanks for your well-organized rebuttal. It’s the best I’ve seen on any of these blog subjects.<br /><br /><br />WEBSITE:<br />I agree that the change in the website was a step backwards. In keeping with your thoughts that L.I.F.T. should be for all of CMS, I agree. When a website becomes useless, it stops the flow of information that could help the program spread.<br /><br />ZUMBA, ET AL.<br />Probably the biggest reason for failure of previous CMS programs in those ZIPCODES has been lack of parental support. Mrs. Watts has been clear that when she wins over parents, kids begin showing up at school. I don’t even know what “Zumbia” is. But I know a little about its cost. Price seems low for what it accomplishes.<br /><br />PARENT PROM NIGHT.<br />Don’t know what this is but I know that tonight Dilworth ES is having a Father-Daughter dance. Sounds similar. Just another way to connect family, student and school.<br /><br />WRAP AROUND SERVICES<br />I was one of millions of kids in the 1950’s who lined-up for polio shots and then later sugar cubes. I didn’t know I needed glasses until a wonderful doctor on my newspaper route took an interest in me. I got sports physicals but somehow missed the sex education. I’m not in favor of Daddy Government. However, these in-kind contributions, that don’t cost CMS, are OK by me.<br /><br />WHAT ARE THE EDUCATION OBJECTIVES?<br />It is impossible to impose the expectations of a Ballantyne family on a child living on Kentucky Ave. The goals are clear. Keep them in school. Graduate them. Along the way make sure that reading skills are good. Every year there is a new kindergarten class. Every year my hope is notched-up a bit.<br /><br />CHARTERS:<br />It was with much amusement that I read about how the charter school advised you about your son being behind. This is exactly the same argument that Dr. Morrison uses. Except, he says there a chance that when a charter school student returns to CMS, they might be behind.<br /><br />LAST NOTE:<br />I’m a supporter of L.I.F.T. The nine school approach is the right idea. However, I well remember the reasons the Board approved the contract with L.I.F.T. I was there for the discussions and the vote. Save for one Board member, the justification was “what else is there to do?” Even the L.I.F.T. staff making the presentation that day were fearful that even if the contract with CMS were signed, that the task was daunting. <br /><br />I remain cautious about its success. When I meet L.I.F.T personal there is always seriousness about the task. The best way to describe it is they are going 100mph with one foot on the break. Also, everyone of them has an eye on the calendar.<br /><br />Bolyn McClung<br />Pineville<br />.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404611851984737013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-48568357374242806792014-03-07T17:00:15.184-05:002014-03-07T17:00:15.184-05:00I would love to get a teaching job in a CA.. Have ...I would love to get a teaching job in a CA.. Have you seen the pay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-8216359561287048312014-03-07T16:51:28.218-05:002014-03-07T16:51:28.218-05:00Anon 3:19.
Amazing what a difference an involved ...Anon 3:19.<br /><br />Amazing what a difference an involved parent can make in a child's education. Good for you for getting out of that loser pit and challenging your kids.<br /><br />And good for them for rising to the challenge.<br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-49642418182992609702014-03-07T15:19:41.420-05:002014-03-07T15:19:41.420-05:00As a former Project LIFT parent, the change in the...As a former Project LIFT parent, the change in the website does not surprise me. Why post goals that are probably not being achieved, and if they were achieved, how many standards were lowered to achieve those goals. For example, my nieces who both attend Project LIFT schools, one in elementary, one in middle school both received the EXACT same science worksheet for homework last week.<br /><br />@11:21- You are absolutely correct!<br /><br />@9:51- Success by Project LIFT standards is getting them to graduate, anything beyond that is asking for too much from them. They reached their numbers quota- their job is done. <br /><br />@ Susan B. Harden: While this particular portion of the school district needed extra help and support, the wrong people are doing the job. This initiative should be expanded across CMS, however, who would want it based on the current model Project LIFT is providing. Also, in regards to the need for public engagement, the parental involvement has to be there first. Zumba Classes, Parent Prom Night and other social activities are not activities that positively affect your child's education. If I want exercise, I will walk around the corner, if I want to dance, I will go out . <br /><br />@Wiley Coyote: While the majority of the students do receive free lunches, free dental exams, and school supplies, my son did not during his unfortunate year at a Project LIFT school. Fortunately, I am able to provide for my son and because I could I was not privileged nor received the technical services provided by them such as laptops and discounted internet service. I never asked for them, but found it ironic that for some of the services that were offered to me by Project LIFT included asking for my healthcare information or for donations that weren't asked of other parents. So LIFT does not equal FREE everything. <br /><br />Lastly, (and I am sure anyone from the Project LIFT administration do not want to hear or read this) but my son is a charter school. Best choice and sacrifice I have ever made! My son is in his correct grade, however after meeting with his new teachers and school personnel, we discovered that he was behind his grade level. The work he did at the Project LIFT school was so "dumbed down" to achieve a passing grade, he has learned double the amount of information in almost 1 school year's time. This happened because I was an involved parent ( I was also one at the Project LIFT school) but the response from the teachers were different and their priorities are where they should be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-6649533827050506492014-03-07T14:50:08.695-05:002014-03-07T14:50:08.695-05:00As a parent of a 3rd grade child, I do appreciate ... As a parent of a 3rd grade child, I do appreciate the intent of the "Read to Achieve" legislation. What I don't care for was the manner in which it was rolled out. <br /> This is not merely just reading and comprehension, otherwise neither my wife or I would be spending hours during the week helping our son to be prepared to take his reading passage test, to build his portfolio. The ignorance that is displayed by some of the people who post on this blog is astounding!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-71906521077936515602014-03-07T14:33:50.732-05:002014-03-07T14:33:50.732-05:00CMS should check out the example of Leadership Pub...CMS should check out the example of Leadership Public schools in CA. Great public schools, high schoolers attend 10:30am - 2:50pm everyday with 5 -45 minute classes, 20 minute break after Period 3.<br /><br />This makes so much more sense than what CMS is doing. Why would an innovative school district (like CMS?) start high school at 7:15am with 90 minute blocks? Makes no sense to some of us who are new to this area.erica smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-56473300246103640002014-03-07T13:53:19.025-05:002014-03-07T13:53:19.025-05:00Is "high poverty" the latest moniker use...Is "high poverty" the latest moniker used to describe black folk? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-83399678801012107762014-03-07T13:13:28.362-05:002014-03-07T13:13:28.362-05:00Perhaps we should add one more mandatory credit ba...Perhaps we should add one more mandatory credit back.<br /><br />1/2 semester of sex education and 1/2 semester of basic personal finance.Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-47847802412949043122014-03-07T13:05:06.762-05:002014-03-07T13:05:06.762-05:00CMS still has four more credits then the NC manda...CMS still has four more credits then the NC mandate. Getting rid of 4 elective classes was smart. I am not a fan of the downtown CMS crowd but holding students back for art was stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-23871731671802704162014-03-07T13:02:40.644-05:002014-03-07T13:02:40.644-05:00There is no FREE anything and corporate money is s...There is no FREE anything and corporate money is still "our" money. Corporate donations come from corporation who sell to the public or the government or.... WE ALL PAY!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-9223250064476820552014-03-07T12:46:26.110-05:002014-03-07T12:46:26.110-05:0011:21 a.m., I don't know. In my ideal world, I...11:21 a.m., I don't know. In my ideal world, I'd have spent as much time with this year's WC freshmen as I spent with the Ashley Park eighth-graders last year. In reality, that hasn't happened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-8407204364326668242014-03-07T12:29:50.472-05:002014-03-07T12:29:50.472-05:00They should make Dr. Benjamin Carson's biograp...They should make Dr. Benjamin Carson's biography required reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826208252478466448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-13491169518804735462014-03-07T12:07:38.671-05:002014-03-07T12:07:38.671-05:00.
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Three CMS studen....<br />I've REVISE MY OLD JOKE<br />.<br />.<br />Three CMS students walked into a bar.<br /><br />The NCDPI lowered it.<br /><br />Bolyn McClung<br />Pineville<br />.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404611851984737013noreply@blogger.com