Comments on: $1 billion education tax hike possible for 2013 November ballot

By: lilithia

lilithia — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:37:50 +0000

I have a grandson in elementary school and I am now learning about the crisis that is facing our education system Public, Charter and Private.
TITLE ONE schools Helen Hunt, Monroe, Will Roger to name a few have much to be desired. I won’t name the school but one of them is in bad shape, the teachers hates thier jobs( and it shows) they don’t want parent involvment, the food they serve these students is gross then students have 10 minutes to eat thier lunch if that and it all about rush rush hurry hurry.
Charter schools are not a better choice its another choice, Which of the two evils will we choose for our children.
I have no expereinced with Private schools.
So with all this funding where does it go???
Lilithia

By: Carlos

Carlos — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:05:28 +0000

If it includes vouchers that parents can use to send their children to any school they choose I will vote for it, but no vouchers then no yes vote.

By: Rose

Rose — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 20:41:09 +0000

I agree with Zen. I have spent many hours volunteering at my children’s school, attending PTA meetings, staying in contact with their teachers and anything else I can do to play an active role in their education. I also work fulltime. I understand the importance of staying involved, keeping in contact with teachers, and volunteering whenever I can. Our children are our future and it is our job as parents to be actively involved in their education. I know most people work full time but it does not take much time to email or call the teacher to touch base or discuss issues or concerns. Most teachers I have worked with have been very happy discuss these issues, It does not take that much time to attend a PTA meeting or volunteer. This allows parents to get a better understanding of how the school functions, the types of activities and functions available. This is a partnership with everyone, parents, students, teachers, and principals taking an active role to help our children succeed. Colorado does despite being ranked 42nd in the nation for school funding.

By: Zen

Zen — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:34:28 +0000

So sorry you find education to be an enemy, Roger.

Mary Lou .. and other charter and private school endeavors have proven to be spectacular failures. Most notably, the GOP’s darling of decentralization .. online education, which is posting dropout rates between 50% – 800% higher than those in traditional education, with low proficiency scores across the board.

The truth of education in our nation is far more complex than most care to understand .. which truly is sad. I’m astounded by just how disengaged Americans are in the future of their own nation.

By: roger beatty

roger beatty — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:27:50 +0000

it is all about funding retirements and nothing about the education… the government is going after our throats in every aspect. the government and education system are an enemy of the people.

By: Rose

Rose — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 05:44:51 +0000

Colorado ranks as one of the lowest funded states for education. Providing our children with excellent education options should be a priority. Our children are our future, and for the people who want to complain because they do not have children in public schools and do not feel that their taxes should not go towards education, please understand that your property values are also tied to the quality of you neighborhood schools. I am sure that many of the complainers’ children also benefitted from an education that was funded by taxes, but now they feel it is no longer their responsibility. Again this would be typical ultra conservative Colorado garbage. Every man or woman for themselves. Mary Lou, you may want to research how much Colorado pays for public education and where it is ranked nationally before you spout off. Where are your facts to support you statements?

By: aTaxpayer

aTaxpayer — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:59:38 +0000

People who wish to DONATE to education are free to do so.

By: Mary Lou

Mary Lou — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 21:03:32 +0000

This is nuts!! Education K-12 is already a huge portion of the Colorado state budget. We know that more money does not correlate to better education outcomes. Cost per pupil in Denver schools is high, but the graduation rate and quality is quite poor. Then there is the enormous PERA liability and PERA’s fund to lobby for (or against) legislation.

Some of our charter and private schools are turning out excellent product for less per pupil than the public schools.