Why bother with reading, writing and arithmatic in our schools when we can have this instead? Who cares that precious school time is being used by some not to teach history but to teach idol praise to a mere mortal?
Young brains are sponges. They soak up the message being presented. Shouldn't we prepare our youth for the future with skills in math and science? No wonder our education appears to be behind.
And my folks thought rock and roll was appalling!
Thought you'd be interested in seeing some of the videos of school children singing their praises. JMac Politics has been collecting them all one one place.
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Thursday, September 24, 2009
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
As if Government Run Health Care Wasn't Enough- Now It's Education
Guess what guys. I just saw the following article on the proposed government takeover of the historically desirable way to take students loans. You gotta read it and let your officials know your thoughts.
Eliminating the Federal Family Education Loan Program: Hurting Students & Increasing the Size of the Government
September 10, 2009
By having the government take over all federal student loan originations, it would involve one of the largest expansions of a government program in recent memory. It would dismantle a system that has successfully served generations of Americans. Within a decade the Federal Direct Loan Program would be a trillion dollar operation, making it one of the biggest banks in the world. It would ultimately have responsibility for tens of millions of borrowers ... http://ow.ly/pteB
Eliminating the Federal Family Education Loan Program: Hurting Students & Increasing the Size of the Government
September 10, 2009
By having the government take over all federal student loan originations, it would involve one of the largest expansions of a government program in recent memory. It would dismantle a system that has successfully served generations of Americans. Within a decade the Federal Direct Loan Program would be a trillion dollar operation, making it one of the biggest banks in the world. It would ultimately have responsibility for tens of millions of borrowers ... http://ow.ly/pteB
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Pledging to Serve the Master
I've been seeing red for a few hours now. The news stories out about the speech the president intends to give to students on Tuesday have coupled my thoughts with the "I pledge my service to the president" video. So I've had to ponder what I was going to say.
You know, my family has longed served America, whether it be elected officials at the local and state levels up to the White House. Some, like my dad and grandfather, served America by protecting her in times of war. But, the theme has been consistent. Serve America. Protect America. Protect the Constitution.
Now, I haven't served America in those first couple of ways just mentioned. Instead, one of the ways I serve my country is to teach others about some of the history of our country. Yep, I'm an invited speaker in my local schools to talk about the history of the Constitution. In these talks, I try to bring the Constitution to mean more than just a piece of paper to these kids. I hope I've been successful with some of them.
That brings me to the upcoming talk and the information provided by the people in charge of this talk next week. The kids are supposed to be encouraged to stay in school. Ok, I'll buy that. But it doesn't take 20 minutes to do that, nor has any president had that kind of influence on my educational choices in my lifetime. But, let's not dwell on that.
Keep reading and you see the kids are to be encouraged to read books about the presidents and Obama. You can correct me if I'm wrong, but historical books about presidents typically happen after their time in office is over. So, I'm a little concerned about these books about the current president that children are supposed to read.
The next course is a suggested plan for teachers to have children write letters about they can help the president. Help the president do what?
Top that with the video just shown in a Utah school in which the kids are to pledge their service to their president, and well, my senses are on overdrive. Pledge service to their president? Pledge service to a public servant who, by definition, is to serve our country and her people?
Ok. I'll write a letter on how I can be of help to the president. It will even cover the second letter of how he inspires me. Here it is:
I can be of help to the president by getting on my knees daily and praying that he will seek God's guidance.
You see, it's really quite simple. I already serve a Master. I already serve the One who sent His son to die for me. So, oops, can't take that pledge to serve a man.
Oh- and there are some great books about the One I serve. Just in case you're in need.
You know, my family has longed served America, whether it be elected officials at the local and state levels up to the White House. Some, like my dad and grandfather, served America by protecting her in times of war. But, the theme has been consistent. Serve America. Protect America. Protect the Constitution.
Now, I haven't served America in those first couple of ways just mentioned. Instead, one of the ways I serve my country is to teach others about some of the history of our country. Yep, I'm an invited speaker in my local schools to talk about the history of the Constitution. In these talks, I try to bring the Constitution to mean more than just a piece of paper to these kids. I hope I've been successful with some of them.
That brings me to the upcoming talk and the information provided by the people in charge of this talk next week. The kids are supposed to be encouraged to stay in school. Ok, I'll buy that. But it doesn't take 20 minutes to do that, nor has any president had that kind of influence on my educational choices in my lifetime. But, let's not dwell on that.
Keep reading and you see the kids are to be encouraged to read books about the presidents and Obama. You can correct me if I'm wrong, but historical books about presidents typically happen after their time in office is over. So, I'm a little concerned about these books about the current president that children are supposed to read.
The next course is a suggested plan for teachers to have children write letters about they can help the president. Help the president do what?
Top that with the video just shown in a Utah school in which the kids are to pledge their service to their president, and well, my senses are on overdrive. Pledge service to their president? Pledge service to a public servant who, by definition, is to serve our country and her people?
Ok. I'll write a letter on how I can be of help to the president. It will even cover the second letter of how he inspires me. Here it is:
I can be of help to the president by getting on my knees daily and praying that he will seek God's guidance.
You see, it's really quite simple. I already serve a Master. I already serve the One who sent His son to die for me. So, oops, can't take that pledge to serve a man.
Oh- and there are some great books about the One I serve. Just in case you're in need.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Education is the Key- So Why Don't We Try It?
Having a solid education is the key for opening doors and opportunities. On this one issue, it would appear the president and I agree strongly.
With that said, I was shocked this morning to read an article about the lack of education in our colleges and universities. The report released indicates a serious lack of teaching students about American government or American history. Actually, it said that of the 100 leading colleges and universities, only 11% require these courses. Only 53% require mathematics.
How can that be? Is it more important to learn to be a free thinker or to be a free thinker with knowledge in your head?
Maybe I'll start a survey. Now seems just like the perfect time as I reflect on a couple of upcoming American history events.
Quick. Tell me.
What was the Treaty of Paris? Is any part of it still in use today?
When was the United States Constitution framed?
Do you know the answers? I do.
With that said, I was shocked this morning to read an article about the lack of education in our colleges and universities. The report released indicates a serious lack of teaching students about American government or American history. Actually, it said that of the 100 leading colleges and universities, only 11% require these courses. Only 53% require mathematics.
How can that be? Is it more important to learn to be a free thinker or to be a free thinker with knowledge in your head?
Maybe I'll start a survey. Now seems just like the perfect time as I reflect on a couple of upcoming American history events.
Quick. Tell me.
What was the Treaty of Paris? Is any part of it still in use today?
When was the United States Constitution framed?
Do you know the answers? I do.
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