EXODUS MANDATE-WV
2012 WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOL NEWS
THE FOLLOWING HEADLINES ARE SIMILAR TO HEADLINES FROM THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS. THE SAME (OR WORSE) WILL HAPPEN NEXT YEAR! THESE INCIDENTS REPRESENT ONLY A TINY FRACTION OF WHAT REALLY GOES ON IN THE SCHOOLS OF THE SMALL "BIBLE BELT" STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA! MANY OTHER SERIOUS INCIDENTS ARE NOT MADE PUBLIC.
SADLY, WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE CHILDREN CANNOT BE CHANGED. DO YOU WANT TO TAKE THE CHANCE THAT YOUR CHILD WILL MAKE IT UNHARMED? EVEN IF A SERIOUS EVENT DOES NOT SHATTER YOUR CHILD, THERE IS NO WAY TO AVOID EXPOSING YOUR CHILD TO THINGS THAT WILL HARM HIM/HER EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, AND/OR SPIRITUALLY.
THERE IS AN URGENT NEED TO GET OUR CHILDREN TO THE SAFETY OF HOMESCHOOLS OR CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS. THE DANGER OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS HAS CONVINCED A LOT OF NON-CHRISTIANS TO ABANDON THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. CHRISTIANS HAVE THE BIBLICAL MANDATE TO EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN ACCORDING TO DEUTERONOMY 6:7 AND COLOSSIANS 2:3.
WE MUST RESCUE OUR CHILDREN!
"Christian parents are _commanded_ to place their children under godly and Christian teaching, not neo-pagan or humanistic instruction. Whether we acknowledge it or not, only two choices remain-- obedience or disobedience to God’s commands. (See Col. 2:8; 2 Cor. 10:3-5; Deut. 6:1-9; Mal. 4:6; 2 Cor. 6:14-19 along with Luke 6:40. Matt. 22:37-38 and Eph. 6:4)" E. Ray Moore.
In the governor’s own words: From Governor Earl Ray Tomblin’s 2012 State of the State address:
“Let me be clear that nothing is more important to creating good jobs than providing a world class education for both our children and adults. The world economy demands lifetime learning. We must start by refocusing our education system on the best interest of the student. If we want our children to have a future of their own choosing, we must meet their educational needs from the first day of school until graduation and beyond. We must elevate our aspirations, and challenge one another to participate in the world as productive, income-earning members of society.” Karl’s comment: This is pontificating political prattle that perpetuates the propaganda that public schools can be preserved. The purpose is to keep the pennies coming in from taken in tax-payers. See the previous State of the State speeches.
WE MUST RESCUE OUR CHILDREN!!
“The difference between insane asylums and our public schools is that in the insane asylum you have to show some improvement before you can get out.”
Anonymous
Please look at the school news below as well as for other years (along with my articles) for documentation about why tax-payers should “just say NO!” to pouring more money down the government school rat-hole.” You can easily follow common threads of drugs, sex (including teachers with students and promotion of sexual perversion), lack of disciple, violence, poor academic standards, crime, anti-Christianity, and wanting more and more money. It goes all the way back to 1975 (the year after the Textbook Controversy). See The Wayback Machine.
(Note: Some of the links are closed by the media outlet after a period of time. All articles can be found by contacting the news source.)
1982 Recht decision: State still rumbles from aftershocks of reform ruling (May 12, 2012)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201205120049
From the article: West Virginia has big education problems. The state ranks on the bottom of a host of national education-quality indicators -- low student test scores, weak teacher-quality laws and minimal education reforms. These problems exist three decades after a landmark 1982 court case aimed to restructure West Virginia education and wipe out disparities between the state's richest and poorest areas. Karl’s comment: In an accompanying article “Lincoln County had hoped for more from 'thorough and efficient' overhaul” we read: Did the Recht decision equalize funding for us? No, it didn't," (maintenance director Dana) Smith said...Lincoln County was at the heart of the May 1982 Pauley v. Bailey (Recht) school financing case... "I don't really know anything that we have benefited from on the Recht decision, directly," said Birdie Gandy, treasurer of Lincoln County schools and longtime school system employee... The school system was declared to be in a state of emergency when the state Department of Education took it over in 2000... In 2011, only 39 percent of the 2,240 students in Lincoln County were proficient in reading, according to state Department of Education data. That was below the statewide average of 47 percent proficiency. In math, only 35 percent of the county's students were proficient -- 8 percentage points below the state average. The whole scenario is a perfect example of the mess government makes of education.
Former Wahama Senior High School choir teacher arrested (April 18, 2012)
http://www.wowktv.com/story/17525652/former-wahama-senior-high-school-choir-teacher-arrested
From the article: A former choir teacher at Wahama Senior High School turned herself in to State Police Wednesday morning after a two-month investigation surrounding choir booster funds being used for personal use...On the charge, Gilley told 13News it's alleged that (she) used the choir account 14 times, bringing the total transactions to $2,862.85. Karl’s comment: Thou shalt not steal is no longer a principle in public schools.
Point Pleasant Intermediate principal arrested (April 9, 2012)
http://wvgazette.com/News/policeblotter/201204090137
From the article: According to the criminal complaint, (the principal) grabbed (the boy), 11, with both hands around the boy's neck and jerked him out of his school bus seat. (The principal) forced (the boy) to the floor and then pushed and shoved him down the aisle and out the door, the criminal complaint said. (The principal) allegedly then got on top of (the boy) and held him face first on the sidewalk with his hands and knees. Karl’s comment: In another article a mother said, “I feel good that my kids are here. I feel like he has things under control and he does what a principal should do. I feel better about my kids being here." (http://www.wowktv.com/story/17369004/mason-county-principal-accused-of-child-abuse) That is sad!
Toyota worries about W.Va. workforce (March 19, 2012)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201203190199
From the article: Despite an exceptional recovery from the earthquake and tsunami, Japanese companies in West Virginia say they're now facing another potential disaster -- a lack of adequately trained workers in West Virginia. Most of the jobs available at Japanese-owned companies in West Virginia require students who excel in science and math. West Virginia students have recently struggled in those fields, with test scores among the lowest in the country. Karl’s comment: Citizens cannot count on government schools.
Mike Stuart: W.Va. education fails while Democrats, teacher unions do nothing (March 17, 2012)
http://wvgazette.com/Opinion/OpEdCommentaries/201203160151
From the article: West Virginia spent $3.5 billion on education during the 2010 budget year and our state ranks 8th in education spending relative to income. But West Virginia students rank below the national average in 21 of 24 categories measured by the National Assessment of Education Progress. More money. Failing schools. According to the National Council on Teacher Quality, our state ranks 41st in the nation in teacher quality. Karl’s comment: This is a Republican politician’s commentary. He says it is time to start “thinking outside the box.” He is right to say, “Throwing more money at big problems often only creates bigger problems.” But is wrong when he claims that the Republicans, or anyone, can “rebuild and reform a West Virginia education system.” Really, “thinking outside the box” would be to let free enterprise have a chance.
Hurricane teacher receives letter outlining grounds for firing (March 13, 2012)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201203130196
From the article: A Hurricane High School teacher who was suspended for 10 days without pay at the last Putnam County school board meeting received papers in the mail outlining grounds for his termination.... Among other things, (Superintendant) Hatfield wrote that (the teacher) admitted to referring to men as "people with penises" when discussing the history of women's right to vote, remarking to a student that "I assume you are heterosexual" in front of other students, asking a student if she remembered a time when she "chose penis over a vagina" in front of other students and making reference to a female student having "God's number" on her cellphone in front of other students. "Our investigation further reveals that you also used other profanity in front of students, made students uncomfortable with the language you used in their presence and made a student uncomfortable with comments relating to her religious beliefs," Hatfield wrote... During the classroom discussion, (the eacher) tried to make a case that gays do not choose their sexual orientation. He asked the student, "So you remember when you chose between penis or vagina, you must remember thinking hmm.. Penis, vagina, I think I will choose penis," he wrote in the statement. Karl’s comment: Several of his current and former students appeared to defend him!
BOE renders decision for MCHS student involved in altercation (March 13, 2012)
http://williamsondailynews.com/bookmark/17872392
From the article: Mingo Central Assistant Principal Gordon Carter... told the Daily News that from all of the cases of altercations, violations and other disciplinary problems experienced at the new facility this year, only three students including (this one) had been ordered to attend alternative school...“There have been numerous incidents involving disciplinary problems that have occurred since the beginning of this school year at Mingo Central, which is made up of four, former local high schools. I’m told there has been an epidemic of fights, more than the general public is aware of, I’m sure. Allegedly, there’s been illegal drug found there, alcoholic use, inappropriate sexual conduct – you name it, the list goes on and on,” commented the attorney (for the student). “A couple of months ago, a special needs sophomore student with Down’s Syndrome was reportedly choked and injured by another student. The parents weren’t even notified; this child was simply put on the bus and sent home without being checked for injuries. Since the victim isn’t capable of understanding hostile treatment toward him or explaining when something happens, the mother was not aware that an injury had taken place until her son first complained of his throat hurting, and then began vomiting.” Karl’s comment: The article was about a senior who was being punished for a fight. The things that came to light as a result of his appeal are likely not too much different from any high school.
Ravenswood High School student charged after alleged hit list (March 13, 2012)
http://www.wowktv.com/story/17151233/ravenswood-high-school-student-charged-after-with-making-terrorist-threats
From the article: A (14-year-old) teen from Ravenswood High School is being held at a juvenile detention center after police said he had a hit list and threatened to bring a gun to school and open fire. Karl’s comment: tic, tic, tic
W.Va. to seek waivers from federal education law (February 27, 2012)
http://www.postcrescent.com/usatoday/article/38671495
From the article: West Virginia will seek a reprieve from the federal education accountability law better known as No Child Left Behind in order to move away from what state officials call a narrow, test-focused curriculum. State Superintendent of Schools Jorea Marple announced Monday that West Virginia will apply for a flexibility waiver this year so the state can offer a well-rounded curriculum that will not focus on test scores. Karl’s comment: This is a con game and it has continuously conned tax-payers and parents since I started teaching in 1972.
More parents now choosing faith-based education (February 26, 2012)
http://dailymail.com/News/Kanawha/201202180074
From the article: I was in public education for 31 years and we could not speak about the Bible," said Elmore, who came to Bible Center in 2010 from Logan County. "Parents want their children in a Christian environment." Karl’s comment: The more parents who seek Christian education the better for America!
Ex-teacher charged in sex abuse of Monongalia County student (February 7, 2012)
http://wvgazette.com/News/policeblotter/201202070142
From the article: A former special education teacher at a Morgantown elementary school has been charged with the sexual abuse of a student in 2009. The Dominion Post says (the) 54-year-old (man) of Rowlesburg is free on $50,000 bond. State Police charged him with first-degree sexual abuse Monday. Karl’s comment: : You can easily follow the thread of student-teacher sex throughout the WV School news headlines. Also see the comments on this issue on the main WV News page.
American Schools Are Failing Miserably at Science Education (February 3, 2012)
http://www.edexcellencemedia.net/publications/2012/2012-State-of-State-Science-Standards/2012-State-Science-Standards-West%20Virginia.pdf
From the article: “The Thomas B. Fordham Institute is the nation's leader in advancing educational excellence for every child through quality research, analysis, and commentary...” (http://www.edexcellence.net/about-us/fordham-mission.html) Fordham carefully analyzed every state’s science standards and produced a detailed state-by-state-report in January 2012. The West Virginia report reads inpart: The West Virginia science standards are a confusing and unsatisfactory hodgepodge. The mediocre treatment at the K-8 level descends into a bewilderment of ill-defined and overlapping courses at the high school level. Making matters worse, the rigor of the standards is wildly inconsistent, both within and across grades. Karl’s comment: A major factor of poor science is too much time trying to teach the non-science nonsense of evolutionism.
MCDOWELL COUNTY (February 2, 2012)
http://www.wvah.com/newsroom/shows/10thr.shtml#17
From the article: McDowell County ranks last in eduction (sic) in West Virginia.... 26 percent of the high school seniors last year dropped out... The average three year old in the u.s. Speaks 12-thousand words.. In McDowell they speak only five thousand… the state took control of McDowell County schools in 2001 but there's been little success in turning around the failing school system....until superindendant (sic) Jim Brown was appointed in the fall of 2010. Last year act scores were the highest they've been in five years… because of the crisis in McDowell... The initiative "reconnecting McDowell" was created…it's an unprecendented (sic) comprehensive five-year plan... Led by the American Federation of Teachers and former West Virginia first lady Gayle Manchin. It includes 40 partners who have signed a covenant to help reverse Mcdowell County's failing school system and seek solutions to it's troubling social and economic issues. Karl’s comment: The AFT and other liberal-leftist groups are part of the problem—not the solution. Their agenda (which started creeping into schools in the early 1970s) has contributed to the breakdown of the home and the decline in morals which accompanied it. If money and whizz-bang programs were the way to educate children then the likes of Abe Lincoln would have been in trouble. The groups and individuals pouring time and treasure ingot McDowell schools would be wise to provide resources to set up Christian schools and to assist homeschoolers. Those groups can teach the children from God’s Word about love, marriage, abstinence (sex, druses, and alcohol), and how to live life with joy.
Student arrested on bully-related charge (February 2, 2012)
http://www.therecorddelta.com/V2_news_articles.php
From the article: A Buckhannon-Upshur High School senior was arrested Tuesday for allegedly attempting to hire another student to beat up a fellow student. Karl's comment: Fights are not uncommon in government school hallways.
VHS Student Expelled For A Bomb Threat (February 1, 2012)
http://www.wetzelchronicle.com/page/content.detail/id/510668.html
From the article: A Valley High School student has been expelled for the remainder of the school year after allegedly making a bomb threat to the school. Karl’s comment: Even if I had time to find all of the discipline issues there would not be room to post them. I have always encouraged citizens to ask to see the reports from their local “good” school
Group gives W.Va. D+ for teacher quality laws (January 31, 2012)
http://wvgazette.com/News/201201300095
From the article: West Virginia has one of the worst education systems in the nation when it comes to its public school teachers, according to a new report by the National Council on Teacher Quality. The nonpartisan research and education policy group ranked West Virginia 41st worst in the country for its education laws and gave the state a grade of D+. The 159-page report published last week, which emphasized a lack of teacher accountability, found that West Virginia's rule-laden system insulated bad teachers, failed to retain good teachers, and had no systemic way to monitor whether educators have actually mastered the subjects they are paid to teach. Karl’s comment: This is the system that thinks homeschoolers cannot teach.
Bureaucrats Defy Law, Mandate “Gay” Agenda in West Virginia Schools (January 16, 2012)
http://wvfamily.org/archives/bureaucrats-defy-law-mandate-gay-agenda-in-west-virginia-schools/
From the article: Pro-homosexual indoctrination is about to sneak once more into West Virginia schools, and “gay” activists are bragging about how they worked closely with the state department of education to make it happen. Karl’s comment: The homosexual agenda is sweeping through West Virginia schools. See the news item for April 16, 2009. See Let Government Brainwash Tots (LGBT).
Audit of education system is released (January 7, 2012)
http://www.register-herald.com/local/x205474162/Audit-of-education-system-is-released
From the article: A sweeping review of West Virginia’s public schools released Friday offers scores of recommendations that its authors say can improve lagging student performance and save about $70 million a year statewide…“From the classroom to the state school board, this assessment shows us we have room for improvement,” (Governor) Tomblin said in a statement. “For the future of our children and our state, we must (build) a better learning and teaching environment"…No West Virginia school offered 180 days of instruction during the 2009-2010 year, the review found. Of the 55 counties, 27 reached only 169 days or less.One unnamed county had its schools open for just 160 days. (emphasis added) From http://www.wvpubcast.org/newsarticle.aspx?id=23439: “Those recommendations include mandating a 180-day school year, proving teacher preparation and evaluation, raising salaries, and providing technology in every classroom, to every student. Karl’s comment: IT IS THE SAME OLD SONG THAT SUCKERS TAX-PAYERS AND PARENTS!
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