tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post2776950701396501845..comments2024-03-08T13:52:22.224-07:00Comments on LAJOY FAMILY: The Future of Education in Our FamilyCindy LaJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16486626867331586704noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-90862112988576466982012-01-13T03:14:37.428-07:002012-01-13T03:14:37.428-07:00The future of education is quite hard to predict -...The future of education is quite hard to predict - as we all know, how matter we predict things, some things are really there and planned to happen at all. The best we can do to increase the chances of the education systems being on the positive side is to start and change the way education is given these days. <a href="http://www.360training.com/" rel="nofollow">e learning Courses</a>W. Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18096929382280011780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-33396067013425924822011-09-10T15:13:10.087-06:002011-09-10T15:13:10.087-06:00When you first began home schooling and talking ab...When you first began home schooling and talking about the difficulties schools have in meeting the education needs of students, I felt very defensive as a former public school teacher. I also know that few parents are prepared to spend as much time and heart learning to help their children as you have done.<br /><br />At the same time I look back and remember the many times the interests, curiousity and needs of my kids could not be met. AND, my friends who teach in the public school now mourn the loss of the freedom to be inovative as they teach to tests. They also tell of lack of parental support, lack of parental personal education, the vast diversity of students in the classroom, the increased classroom size, etc.<br /><br />I see now that many of the local school systems are advertising that for some of their students who are not faring well in the public school system, there are now online classes available even as young as elementary school.<br /><br />Excellence in education is what gives the child space to learn, grow, diversify, cover basic topics then expand into the rich possibilities of this world.<br /><br />Keep up the good work.<br /><br />LaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-41612980983959300062011-09-10T14:40:22.517-06:002011-09-10T14:40:22.517-06:00I loved college. Everything about it. Moving awa...I loved college. Everything about it. Moving away, living in a big city, being on my own, making my own way, and getting a wonderful education from both professors and life. Yeah, I have loans that I'll be paying until I'm 46 (private college and zero help from the parents) but college gave me a degree necessary to become a teacher. The salary I earn pays the bills, including student loans. <br />Totally agree that college isn't for everyone, but don't sign off on it yet...you're kids are still babies!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15967418540127005723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-69268993331300400002011-09-10T10:51:15.566-06:002011-09-10T10:51:15.566-06:00I respect the conviction you have in your beliefs,...I respect the conviction you have in your beliefs, but as a teacher who has been in the classroom for 14 years (both high school and college-level), I can tell you that you are very misguided in your complaints of the public school system. How you've described teaching and learning is completely unlike real classrooms. Much of your evidence has been gathered at either end of an extreme spectrum. <br /><br />I'd love to invite you to observe my classroom for a week, and really see the truth of public education (the good and the bad). I've had a number of homeschooled kids over the years. They have come into my class, terrified and awkward around a large group. Some choose to further isolate themselves and judge everything with disdain. They either slowly test their theories and start to build connections, or they shut down. The ones that shut down return to homeschooling. The ones that reach out truly blossom into something spectacular. <br /><br />What is concerning to me, is the negative connotation and fear of school and "outsiders" that is building up in your children. I hope you don't deny your children the opportunity to learn from people other than Mama, to socialize with kids that go to public school (they aren't all competitive, sassy, and/or drug users), and to learn that schools are not a scary place. <br /><br />I certainly hope they will attend college on-the-ground, as it is a completely different experience than isolating your education via online courses. Strictly online schools are mostly for-profit. Very expensive, and the quality of education (and respect of those degrees) is low. Unless your children are willing to compete for scholarships, it's unlikely they will be handed one, simply based on being awesome kids. But junior colleges are quite affordable, and there is always financial aid. At the community college where I teach, it's around $40/credit hour.<br /><br />Fact of the matter, there is going to be wild people and dangerous choices throughout their lives. Best to teach them how to navigate through this complex world, not just simply avoid it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-71257050360694033182011-09-10T10:27:25.944-06:002011-09-10T10:27:25.944-06:00I agree, I agree with you that 99% of the testing ...I agree, I agree with you that 99% of the testing fast track is hogwash, and I admire you so much. <br />But as a public teacher with at a school where 65% of the poplutation is living in poverty--the working poor, homeless...you name it....what is to happen to those beautiful children? One of the reasons we adopted is because we think all the world's children deserve a chance at a decent life....including those that aren't in our family. And my own children have learned so much from having all kinds of kids be their friends: saying a prayer that their homeless friend gets a home, eating beans and tortillas at the table with 10 members of their buddy's family.....<br /><br />My kids have also benefitted from some programs that public school offers....one now at high school - AVID.<br /><br />Since public school teaching is my passion, I worry for the future of all our country's children, when schools are becoming more privatized.<br /><br />just a thought. LauraLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991785231024913984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-30882543791148025512011-09-10T09:52:39.290-06:002011-09-10T09:52:39.290-06:00I am glad you have such confidence in your decisio...I am glad you have such confidence in your decisions.<br /><br />I would caution you to use neutral words when you discuss the public school system with your children. Life is filled with good and bad fortune, and you never know which will be lurking around the next corner. In the event they return to public school one day, you don't want them to walk through the doors with fear and apprehension in their hearts. <br /><br />Lots of kids pursue their personal interests in addition to attending public school =)<br /><br />And, it's none of my business, but with puberty and adolescence on the cusp, and closely-aged kids of opposite genders that are biologically unrelated in close contact all day every day.... is one or two events a week really enough social time for them to make bonds outside their own family? I just keep thinking about how the kids who acted in the Brady Bunch all dated each other when they were growing up, because they hardly ever were around any other kids.<br /><br />In my own job, I see that the US has been woefully surpassed in education by other countries. High paying jobs are being filled by foreign citizens at higher and higher rates in the US. Why limit your kids' opportunities in life by deciding to predetermine their college paths by dismissing college prep? They probably all have abilities beyond what you have imagined. Keep an open mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35990418.post-66956152353298757252011-09-10T09:34:25.231-06:002011-09-10T09:34:25.231-06:00Congratulations for having the courage to step off...Congratulations for having the courage to step off the traditional path and onto one that works for you and your family. We only get one shot to raise each kid and I admire you for doing what you know is right. KellyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com