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I just found a great restaurant…
January 31, 2008 | | Leave a Comment
How often do we call each other and recommend the new eatery at the mall, or the movie we just saw? How often do we call to give a friend the heads up on a sale at the store that we just found to let them in n the bargain? More often than we should, we call to gossip, but I dare say few if any of us call to spread the word about virtual education. This is such a viable program, so important for so many, yet for some reason, most keep it a big secret. I’m not sure if we’re concerned th program will go away if too many people know about it, or the “black helicopters” will land in front of the house to take you away if you spread the word. Even those those things won’t happen, few people spread the word. Talk this program up, folks! Be proud of the choices we made to do this, and show your pride!
We need to contact our state representatives, our state senators, our city council persons, our aldermen…anyone in authority that will listen how wonderful this program is. The arguments on their side, (socialization, being tied to computer all day, funding with no results) are all things we can refute, and WE NEED TO. These schools consistently score higher on standardized tests, kids typically enjoy the school day more, and families have more time together. Families have more time together…in this busy world we’re in…what a concept. Kids that are just a “little too sick” to go to school can still keep up, kids can work at their own pace to get ahead as much as they can. Our kids have the ability to finish the school year early in some cases. Our mastery curriculum offers kids the ability to “work till they get it” and be rewarded for effort put forth. That my friends is a real self esteem builder and something these talking heads in the State Capital need to hear. Join our coalition and find out how YOUR voice can make a difference.
