Sham Graduations
Friday, June 5th, 2009
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I have never met a School Board member who claimed to be a politician. They circulate petitions to get their name on the ballot. They participate in pre-election forums or debates. The winner is determined by a secret vote. But, they aren’t politicians? Come on … give me a break. They may never listen to their constituents but they are politicians.
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How can they continue to allow the following to continue?
This is a much-anticipated time of year for hard-working graduates to celebrate their academic accomplishments with family and friends.
But eighth grade?
Even President Barack Obama has taken note of the increased prominence of eighth-grade graduation celebrations.
“Now hold on a second – this is just eighth grade,” Obama said in his remarks about education last year during a campaign appearance at a Chicago church. “You’re supposed to graduate from eighth grade.”
What is worse than an eighth grade graduation?
A Kindergarten graduation.
Why do School Boards across the country continue to allow these charades to continue?
Do their constituents really want them?
Do you?
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