UPSET OVER TWEET, TEACHERS SAY BETSY DEVOS DOESN'T KNOW WHAT A MODERN CLASSROOM LOOKS LIKE

[tulc]

Teachers slam Betsy DeVos over tweet, claim education secretary has "no idea" what a modern classroom looks like

Betsy DeVos rankled public school teachers Tuesday when she tweeted a picture criticizing classroom structure.

The problem? According to teachers, the picture doesn't accurately reflect what a modern classroom looks like.

tulc(KAG by saying dumb things?)

 

[JCFantasy23]

I think people are getting a bit over-upset about this from the article. The example used isn't inaccurate for some classrooms, and it's not at all offensive. Sure not all classrooms are the same, but that's a given.

 

[Phil 1:21]

I think people are getting a bit over-upset about this from the article. The example used isn't inaccurate for some classrooms, and it's not at all offensive. Sure not all classrooms are the same, but that's a given.

Yep. That looks just like the classrooms in our local high school. It simply amazes me the things people insist on being offended by. Kind of sad really.

 

[Willie T]

What do these people think That she went down to Cuba to take the picture? Or posted a photo from 40 years ago? Good grief! It is a picture of an American classroom, taken this year. It accurately reflects many of today's schools.

 

[mkgal1]

The point is that she's the secretary of education and isn't in touch with PUBLIC schools at all. That was a stock photo...and the Tweets have shown her they aren't representative of the typical classroom these days (as she was asserting). There HAS been advancement. Things HAVE changed in 40 years. As the secretary of education she should be advocating for teachers (and the public system).....not tearing them down.

 

[Phil 1:21]

As the secretary of education she should be advocating for teachers (and the public system).....not tearing them down.

Actually, I think she should be advocating for the education of children.

 

[mkgal1]

Actually, I think she should be advocating for the education of children.

Well, yes, of course......but that's the same thing most teachers are advocating for as well. DeVoss and teachers (and administrators, parents...etc) ought to be on the same united team. She should learn (first-hand by actually visiting or at least speaking with) teachers instead of criticizing what's been going on in public schools and pitting them against charters.

 

[Phil 1:21]

Well, yes, of course......but that's the same thing most teachers are advocating for as well. DeVoss and teachers (and administrators, parents...etc) ought to be on the same united team. She should learn (first-hand by actually visiting or at least speaking with) teachers instead of criticizing what's been going on in public schools and pitting them against charters.

The only reason public schools (read: teacher's unions) don't like being pitting against charters is because they come up way short by comparison. I have no problem draining that swamp and giving our children a better education.

 

[mkgal1]

The only reason public schools (read: teacher's unions) don't like being pitting against charters is because they come up way short by comparison. I have no problem draining that swamp and giving our children a better education.

Not so....you may also want to do some research as well (focusing on Michigan state).

 

[pat34lee]

Actually, I think she should be advocating for the education of children.

Exactly right. If the system is not optimal, fix it.
That may mean firing teachers who don't or who
can't do their jobs.

 

[pat34lee]

The only reason public schools (read: teacher's unions) don't like being pitting against charters is because they come up way short by comparison. I have no problem draining that swamp and giving our children a better education.

Charters can be just as lousy as any other public
school, because they are run by the government.
We need more private schools and to use OUR
tax money to send the kids to them.

 

[Jamsie]

The only reason public schools (read: teacher's unions) don't like being pitting against charters is because they come up way short by comparison. I have no problem draining that swamp and giving our children a better education.

In Michigan charter schools, results no better than other public schools

 

[Yonny Costopoulis]

The only reason public schools (read: teacher's unions) don't like being pitting against charters is because they come up way short by comparison. I have no problem draining that swamp and giving our children a better education.

Yet you support DeVos, someone who is clearly part of the swamp. Why is that?

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[Yonny Costopoulis]

Actually, I think she should be advocating for the education of children.

The last time I was inside a school, teachers were an important part of the education process. Is this different in the United States?

 

[Phil 1:21]

Yet you support DeVos, someone who is clearly part of the swamp. Why is that?

Betsy DeVos Says It's 'Possible' Her Family Has Donated $200M To Republicans

Nominee Betsy DeVos's Knowledge of Education Basics Is Open to Criticism

Read the second part of the last sentence again.

The last time I was inside a school, teachers were an important part of the education process. Is this different in the United States?

Ask yourself why anyone would oppose giving poor, disadvantaged children the option of a better education.

 

[Yonny Costopoulis]

Read the second part of the last sentence again.

I do not understand what you mean. You appear to be in favor of "draining the swamp". But it is very clear that DeVos is part of the swamp. How can you be in favor of draining the swamp, but support someone who is part of the swamp?

Ask yourself why anyone would oppose giving poor, disadvantaged children the option of a better education.

Who is doing that? Well, it is obvious that putting someone as ignorant about public education as DeVos in charge of public education will likely result in disadvantaged children receiving a poorer education. So based on actual actions, we could make a good argument that Trump opposes giving poor, disadvantaged children the option of a better education.

 

[Phil 1:21]

Who is doing that?

That would be the people who attack Mrs. DeVos because she supports a voucher program that would let poor people choose to take their children out of underperforming public schools and place them in private schools where they would receive a better education. To me, supporting this idea should be a slam dunk for a party (democrats) that claims to champion the poor, disadvantaged, and children. I guess they love the millions in donations from teachers unions a little more than children.

 

[He is Risen 72]

Well I noticed a difference in the classrooms; the modern one does not have an American flag thanks to Obama and his anti-American administration.

 

[Yonny Costopoulis]

That would be the people who attack Mrs. DeVos because she supports a voucher program that would let poor people choose to take their children out of underperforming public schools and place them in private schools where they would receive a better education.

Can you please give links to reputable sources to support your claim that in the USA a voucher system and private schools will provide a better education for poor children.

The most well known private school I know of is Trump "University". That turned out to be a scam to get the last dollars from desperate families. It did not provide a better education.

I could see the voucher system providing much opportunity for this scam to be perpetrated on a massive scale. In particular because the same person who the court ordered to pay a 25 million USD settlement to defrauded students will be in charge of voucher program.

 

[Phil 1:21]

The most well known private school I know of is Trump "University".

Then you honestly have no idea what you’re talking about. The voucher program in question covers K-12.