tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post5314549818568390692..comments2024-03-27T11:28:13.401-06:00Comments on Education Matters: Failing schools, an assist from the African American CommunityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-8181366046141690932011-01-30T18:00:12.975-07:002011-01-30T18:00:12.975-07:00write your story, I want to hear why you are broke...write your story, I want to hear why you are broken hearted and others may too..<br /><br />I have no doubt racism is alive and well, but for six hours a day at least, we have to show the kids how the world "should work". Hard work is rewarded, bad behavior is punished and what you do, not your family, race or neighborhood define you...ChrisGuerrierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200461704984560238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-32312265657498717582011-01-29T12:13:28.203-07:002011-01-29T12:13:28.203-07:00I agree and disagree with at the same time. I teac...I agree and disagree with at the same time. I teach about 3 miles away from you at the middle school level so I know the demographic that youre describing. There is a palpable sense of descrimination and unequal access present in Jacksonville, practicularly on the westside of town which has changed from the worst as far as economics are concerned. Black kids need more, but they need to earn their way through system based upon effort, disclipline and self-confidence. I am a broken hearted sixth year teacher. Every day, I see young black men falling further and further behind academically and socially. I have positioned myself to move on to the JC level by earning my masters, in the hopes of securing better working conditions, pay and the hope that I can rekindle the love of teaching/learning that lead me into the classroom.<br /><br />From the prespective of a black male born and raised in Jacksonville (Ed White '97), these so called local black leaders really need to sit down and shut up. The lot of them and $1 will afford you a movie rental out of the local redbox.<br /><br />Thanks Chris. Following your blog from 32210.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-38165866978791006682011-01-28T15:32:32.713-07:002011-01-28T15:32:32.713-07:00Mucho grande cojones Senor.
TomMucho grande cojones Senor. <br /><br />TomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-2072650677155045262011-01-28T14:34:47.343-07:002011-01-28T14:34:47.343-07:00I hear what you are saying but i think we have to ...I hear what you are saying but i think we have to start judging, parents, kids and teachers based on what they do not the color of their skin... and in education we have to discipline and make sure they have the skills they need even if that takes longer...ChrisGuerrierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200461704984560238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1107550755163115303.post-74276314000271299002011-01-28T13:41:15.228-07:002011-01-28T13:41:15.228-07:00I've spent almost 10 years in the public schoo...I've spent almost 10 years in the public schools as a substitute teacher, and I can objectively say that schools don't fail black children as much as their parents do.Beyond-The-Spectrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05667211181316579607noreply@blogger.com