[lbo-talk] More "school reform" nonsense

[123hop at comcast.net]

This seems to be a global feature of neo-liberalism. I was reading last week that education in Romania is collapsing. A country with near-universal literacy (thanks to the commies), now has a literacy rate of 70% and dropping. 

The only people who can get an education for their kids are those who can afford bribes, reportedly about $500 euros/month: an enormous amount for Romania. 

The pragmatic wing of the neo-liberal goons tell us that education is not necessary for most people who will wind up with Wal=mart type jobs. 

Joanna 

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From: "Steven L. Robinson" <srobin21 at comcast.net> 
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Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:13:42 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: Re: [lbo-talk] More "school reform" nonsense 

The new "teachers" may not even be teachers at all. Some districts - like Los Angeles - are notorious for putting individuals with "Emergency Credentials" in the classroom. SR 

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From: 123hop at comcast.net 

Oh yeah! As with anything else, experience matters. But younger teachers are cheaper and more helpless. Getting rid of older teachers also saves on pensions, so..... 

Joanna 

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