tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post2869481176075953842..comments2024-03-13T21:26:03.011-07:00Comments on Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher: California Keeps Bending Over For Obama and Education Secretary Duncan...Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-61598455561962245942011-11-27T11:08:50.587-08:002011-11-27T11:08:50.587-08:00The officials pointed out that they could not sign...The officials pointed out that they could not sign a cover sheet that committed them to something they couldn't do--change evaluation standards.<br /><br />Instead, they wrote a two page letter committing to do their best to support those changes.<br /><br />It wasn't an oversight, so I don't see what you mean by "Ouch".Calnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-6883866885980948532011-11-25T09:59:08.256-08:002011-11-25T09:59:08.256-08:00Actually, I recognize that if this state doesn'...Actually, I recognize that if this state doesn't get its fiscal act together, my *retirement* is in deep 22. I wouldn't object to spending more on education--37 students in a class is ridiculous--but I absolutely *do* object to more spending on social programs, especially those that aren't shown to have long-term net positive effects. Do we even *need* a Department of Housing and Community Development?Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-83150732143066018012011-11-25T09:41:39.880-08:002011-11-25T09:41:39.880-08:00I have no ideas about the funding issues concernin...I have no ideas about the funding issues concerning CA's education infrastructure. Although, it does seem we spend a ton of money to come in near the bottom in national educational rankings.<br /><br />You're a bit of an oxymoron, being a conservative teacher. i face some of the similar situation in my work environment in CA. It is in my self interest to cheer for higher taxes so that the state can spend even more on IT projects. I'm sure you have the same point of view regarding education.<br /><br />Yet, we both recognize that economic growth is a much better approach to raising revenue, compared to punishing tax hikes.muckdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964364454247504787noreply@blogger.com