I would love to see better enforcement of loud music laws in the neighborhoods, especially near VHS.
The only reason we have summers off from school was to meet the needs of a predominantly agrarian economy through school children who used to provide farm labor. Since the days of wide-spread farming are long gone, we'd be wise to explore any options that might give our children a leg up on the increasingly competitive education offered around the world.
Year-round schooling isn't an Obama invention. Many places in the country have adopted this practice over the last 20 years, to great success. Somehow their parents have managed to put education before ease.
Compare the literacy and high school graduation rates for states that have already adopted year-round schooling and you'll quickly see there is an educational advantage. If Georgia would put students first, we'd likely see our educational ratings rise.
I want to thank John at Chick-Fil-A for changing my tire. My husband was out of town and I had no idea what I was going to do. John was courteous and more than willing to help someone in need. Thank you Chick-Fil-A for hiring reasonable, caring employees who go beyond the call of duty.
Hats off to Jay Shaw Insurance Company. He has done a great job with their fall scene. It is a great asset for the community. He should be commended for doing a great job.
The so-called silent majority must have "tough decisions" confused with ruthless politics. Why don't you all come out of hiding and give your words some backbone. I have proudly defended the coach of a school I never even went to because he is being treated unfairly. Stop being stuck in the past and learn to care about the youth in this situation. They are the future.
In reference to the year round school proposal, who is going to pay for it? Not only do the kids/teachers need that longer break during the summer to revamp, but it would add astronomical costs to the power bill during the long hot summer months. The state can't give raises this year due to the economy. But I'm sure the current administration would just add it to the national debt. It's time the government does what they were elected to do and stay out of the other sectors.
What We Think
Rant & Rave for Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
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Don’t jettison landmark
While we respect the request to relocate the F-86 aircraft from outside Mathis City Auditorium to the new Moody Air Force Base Airpark, we would hope the city and MAFB would reconsider moving it.
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Shame in Berrien County
Unfortunately for Sherrie Williams of the Berrien County school-based health clinic, she talked to The Times and praised the program that she oversees. This pride in her work led to the loss of her job.
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Grading policy: A second chance?
In clarifying the Lowndes County Schools’ controversial grading policy, Superintendent Dr. Steve Smith spoke of second chances.
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Be up to any weather challenge
Georgia’s Severe Weather Awareness Week starts today and runs through Friday. The idea behind the week is to prepare Georgians for weather emergencies and how to keep these situations from becoming tragedies.
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Parents and schools
There is a lot of talk lately about school systems and grading policies, and how all of a child's problems come back to a lack of parenting. But is it really that simple? Can it be a case where the school systems are so focused on the problem few that the majority of students are ignored?
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Thumbs up, thumbs down
THUMBS UP: To Brooks County High School engineering and technology teacher Don Morgan and his students. They recently received national attention for their work with biodiesel fuel. They collect used cooking oil from area fast-food restaurants then process this oil into biodiesel. Morgan hopes to next interest the Brooks County school buses into running on the fuel created in his class. This classroom not only prepares students for the future but may prepare all of us for an alternative energy source.
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Take me out to the ball park
The Valdosta State baseball season begins today. The Blazers host Lindenwood at 2:30 p.m. Nothing beats quality baseball played in warm weather with a great venue like Billy Grant Field.
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What We Think: Signing Day
Wednesday was National Signing Day, the day when high school athletes across the country make official announcements about what school they’ve chosen to sign with.
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School policy fails expectations
Lowndes County Schools recently implemented new grading guidelines for students. These guidelines have left many parents upset ...
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Just the facts, please
The Times has taken some hits this weekend following the reporting of the Rev. Floyd Rose’ rally on Saturday concerning the car which drove into a home, killing an infant on New Year’s, and an incident at Pinevale Learning Center. Some police officers think the VDT is not being fair, and Rose accused the VDT of not printing the facts, but the facts are as follows:
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