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BY JOHN KONOP
Math 123 may be a well-intended effort to prepare students for a globally competitive workplace, but it’s a proven failure that’s causing substantially more harm than good. Math 123 radically changed our high school math curriculum without properly reviewing it with teachers and parents. It replaced the traditional math sequence (Algebra I & II, Geometry, and Trigonometry) with Math 1, Math 2, and Math 3, which teaches each subject in parallel, rather than starting and completing one topic before moving on to the next.
Every Georgia child is now required to pass Math 123 to graduate from high school, which means they must complete the equivalent of Algebra II. That is too aggressive of a goal for some students. Prior to Math 123, less than one-third of students were able to complete Algebra I. Those that can’t pass Math 123 are dropping out of school in shocking numbers, which damages their self-esteem and long-term economic prospects. Many resort to taking the GED, which doesn’t require Algebra II, in an effort to salvage their futures. [Full Story »]
Thankful for lessons learned
My mother has instilled in me a strong Christian background that has helped me deal with the difficult times in life, as well as enjoy the many blessings that come my way. I know from my mother's example that prayer is important and we should always put God first in our lives. [Full Story »]
Lazy voting help leads to GOP sweep
Items from the political notebook following our state’s general Nov. 2 general election:
•How far have things swung when it comes to voting in Georgia? Consider this. In 1980 when Democratic Senator Sam Nunn was up for his first re-election, no Republican even bothered to challenge him.
That’s right. Not a single one. Turning the clock ahead three decades, Republicans swept every statewide race in Georgia and while straight party voting has never been a good thing (regardless of party) I’m sure plenty of it went on last week. [Full Story »]
•How far have things swung when it comes to voting in Georgia? Consider this. In 1980 when Democratic Senator Sam Nunn was up for his first re-election, no Republican even bothered to challenge him.
That’s right. Not a single one. Turning the clock ahead three decades, Republicans swept every statewide race in Georgia and while straight party voting has never been a good thing (regardless of party) I’m sure plenty of it went on last week. [Full Story »]
Problems with Social Security system
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor:
One advantage of advanced age is that when an old story comes around again you recognize it for what it is. In a political year the story is a fearful one, government doing something terrible like letting Social Security go broke. I remember attending a dignified presentation at Gainesville College led by two congressmen. They had big graphs to show how fast it was going to happen, and what our options were. [Full Story »]
Dear Editor:
One advantage of advanced age is that when an old story comes around again you recognize it for what it is. In a political year the story is a fearful one, government doing something terrible like letting Social Security go broke. I remember attending a dignified presentation at Gainesville College led by two congressmen. They had big graphs to show how fast it was going to happen, and what our options were. [Full Story »]
Never waste a crisis
BY KRISTI REED
“Never let a serious crisis go to waste. What I mean by that is it's an opportunity to do things you couldn't do before." – Rahm Emannuel, November 2008
Talk about a fair warning. With the attention of the nation focused on the unfolding environmental disaster in the gulf, President Obama is taking his top advisor’s words to heart to push for the passage of the much maligned climate – or “cap and tax” – bill. [Full Story »]
“Never let a serious crisis go to waste. What I mean by that is it's an opportunity to do things you couldn't do before." – Rahm Emannuel, November 2008
Talk about a fair warning. With the attention of the nation focused on the unfolding environmental disaster in the gulf, President Obama is taking his top advisor’s words to heart to push for the passage of the much maligned climate – or “cap and tax” – bill. [Full Story »]
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