School--Laura

Hey everyone, I know that Obama probably won’t be able to lengthen the school year but what if he got all the states to get them to what would happen? Obama knows that most families in America would disagree to lengthening the year. I know most families want to spend time together, but would friends be able to hang out, would kids have fun or be bored the rest of their life? I’ve found out that Obama thinks we don’t get enough time in school compared to other countries. Is that a reason to lengthen the school year, the other countries may have trouble doing things we do. Obama said he wants kids to go somewhere safe on the weekends or week days, which is school, is he saying that our own homes aren’t safe? What if he made it to where he could have kids that need help on a subject could stay after school, or if you don’t pass at least two classes go to summer school. What is your opinion on what Obama should do instead of lengthening the year? //** From cwconnor: Laura, I think that the school year should remain on it normal pattern. The school year should remain the same because just imagine how many peoples plans will be tampered with. And how awkward people’s lives will be, not to mention again the cost during summer to keep the air conditioner running. So, again I don’t think that the school year should change.
 * // Obama and his plans for school

​ Laura, I found this link about longer school days. How does this work with your topic? Check it out and see what you think. Ms. Darga []

Laura, I think you made a really good point when you asked if Obama thinks are homes are unsafe. If kids really want to do unsafe things they can still do them after the longer days. Making school longer won't solve that problem. I do not agree at all with Obama. Why should we have longer days just because some other countries do? We would also have to pay to keep the school open longer and that would just cause higher taxes? Isn't our economy bad enough without raising the taxes. I think that our school year is long and good enough. We should just leave that the same and focus on more important issues. -Karlee

Laura, I agree that Obama should not lengthen the school year! It would not solve the problem that some homes aren't safe, and I agree that just the students that need help on certain subjects should stay after school. I really Like your blog, and I can't wait to read your next post! -Natalie

I also agree that Obama shouldn't lengthen the school year. All he will be doing is just making kids hate school more. Plus having the schools pay more to keep the buses running, keeping the air conditioning on, and paying for food for school lunches. So I really think that he shouldn't go forward with the plan. Ryan.

I believe Obama is getting a little excessive about education. If he thinks kids aren’t safe at home, then he’s not thinking about how safe they are at school. School is much less safe for kids than at their homes. At kid’s houses they have loving, protecting parents with direct supervision at all times. At school not all kids can be watched by one teacher at a time. I think the way school is being run is fine, and that Obama shouldn’t change the school time or ways that they run it. -Drew