Comments on: Gov. Culver weighs in on change in drop out age

By: Alaura_Elizabeth

Alaura_Elizabeth — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:55:46 +0000

Let’s be honest here. The facts clearly state that by dropping out of school, students are damaging their future. There is no way around it. It is very unlikely that those highschool drop outs are going to become the “Einstiens” of our day. Any parent that willing allows their child, no matter how old or how bad a student, to drop out is a failure. Education is the only escape from ignorance and/or poverty. People simply give in to easily.

By: Kim Montgomery

Kim Montgomery — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:24:03 +0000

Education is very important, it is how we use it can determine your future. I believe in my son I think he can do wonders. If a homeless girl can go to Harvard, then there is hope for every body. I think we need to provide what we can for those you did drop out before the law does pass

By: Kim Montgomery

Kim Montgomery — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:49:40 +0000

Did you know that our some of our famous inventors dropped out of school at early age. I am not saying that quiting school is a good ideal. In fact I almost quick school myself.But I stuck it out, I even went to college .The reason why I wanted to quick school was because I was tormented, the teachers didn’t want to take time for me. I wasn’t in sports, music or had the money. I was signaled out, then when it happened the same with my son, I chose to homeschool him. I had some good teachers though that I will remember for the rest of my life because they did have time for me, and believed in me. That is what it takes to grab these students attentions to actually listen , look at each of these kids and say yes you will make it . We need to change our attitude about these kids.

By: Lurda Weaver

Lurda Weaver — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:45:57 +0000

I agree with McKinley. We have enough trouble with violence in schools now. If you force these “older” children to stay in school against their will, you are bound to have more violence issues (shootings, etc.) In addition, just because you make the kids stay in school longer does not mean they will be more productive in society. It also does not mean they will continue on to college, and most likely they will not. It is scary enough sending children to school now without the additional worry regarding what these kids who are forced to be there will do. THINK about the violence issues before making this decision, for our children’s sake.

By: callmecrusader

callmecrusader — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:11:23 +0000

Traveled to a different part of the state only to find another article about raising the drop out age the Midlands section of the Omaha World Herald.

One paragraph “I’ve talked to a lot of superintendents, a lot of principals, and they believe that the problems in schools will be greatly exacerbated if we require students to stay in school who do not want to be there,” said Senate Minority Leader Paul McKinley.

But, no surprise Michael Gronstal “dismissed that argument.”

To be continued….

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