See Jane run. Run Jane run. Far away from today's teaching methods.

Look Sally look.

Here is a post from a teacher in the trenches:

http://comments.americanthinker.com/read/42323/652621.html

This is a story I am hearing over and over again from today's teachers in the public school systems. Read the comments from the readers. It paints a bleak picture of current students and school systems.

I leave you with these questions: Do any of you seriously think students will achieve better results with more federal mandates and new theories? Why are we paying for failing schools? Do we work for the government or does the government work for us...and our children?

Constructive Citizen Action in Liberty, MO

This is a great blog (claycomopolitics.wordpress.com) about Missouri politics, including the reporting of educational concerns in Missouri. The following article landed in my inbox today and I salute these watchdogs for public education. They are taking action in their district and are positive examples of citizen input.

http://claycomopolitics.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/help-set-goals-for-the-liberty-public-school-district-through-the-21st-century/

Contact your district and determine if you have the opportunity to be in the planning process in your school. As I've said before, it's our kids and it's our money. Use your voice and your time in investigating and contributing to your district.