Comments on: Democrats And Vouchers http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:33:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: FullosseousFlap’s Dental Blog » Bear Flag League Watch: Miller’s Time Round-Up http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87571 FullosseousFlap’s Dental Blog » Bear Flag League Watch: Miller’s Time Round-Up Wed, 12 Apr 2006 17:43:53 +0000 http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87571 [...] Hispanic Pundit talks about Democrats and vouchers. [...] […] Hispanic Pundit talks about Democrats and vouchers. […]

]]> By: HispanicPundit http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87303 HispanicPundit Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:58:17 +0000 http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87303 No, certainly not. I think more awareness is key, which is why I joined a a voucher organization as a guest blogger. Check back in a week or so, the announcement should come soon. The blog should have some very interesting debates too. No, certainly not. I think more awareness is key, which is why I joined a a voucher organization as a guest blogger. Check back in a week or so, the announcement should come soon. The blog should have some very interesting debates too.

]]> By: Big Gringo http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87299 Big Gringo Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:48:11 +0000 http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87299 So, with all of the attention immigration is getting these days, which is quite a shift (and a good one), what do you think it will take for public education & school choice to get more attention? Did CA lose its chance when vouchers came up a few years ago? So, with all of the attention immigration is getting these days, which is quite a shift (and a good one), what do you think it will take for public education & school choice to get more attention? Did CA lose its chance when vouchers came up a few years ago?

]]> By: HispanicPundit http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87215 HispanicPundit Mon, 10 Apr 2006 17:11:47 +0000 http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87215 Big Gringo, LOL, no, not the Harvard economics professor, but certainly a <em>future</em> Harvard economics professor. :-) Thanks Daniel, great response! Big Gringo,

LOL, no, not the Harvard economics professor, but certainly a future Harvard economics professor. :-)

Thanks Daniel, great response!

]]> By: Big Gringo http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87176 Big Gringo Mon, 10 Apr 2006 07:05:10 +0000 http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87176 So wait a sec, is that 1st photo the Harvard economics prof? So wait a sec, is that 1st photo the Harvard economics prof?

]]> By: Daniel Cuevas http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87117 Daniel Cuevas Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:13:00 +0000 http://hispanicpundit.com/2006/04/07/democrats-and-vouchers/#comment-87117 First off, great topic, Alfonso. It is one near and dear to my heart, as I too endured the hardships of being surrounded by underperforming and often rowdy classmates in a typical failing (and dangerous) New York City high school. Not only do I agree with your position on school vouchers but I also have this to add: It is my observation, not only of myself as a student but of other students, that not only will well-performing students perform better in a conducive learning environment, so will average-performing students. Like the Latino adage goes, "Show me who you walk with, and I'll show you who you are", I believe that when placed in a classroom with disruptive students who are not interested in learning, well-performing and average-performing students often feel discouraged from doing their best in class because of the rowdy kids around them. We all know that kids and teens are quite vulnerable to peer pressure, and ill-performing kids may make them feel "uncool" or "white" for wanting to do the class work or wanting to take down notes. Placing them in a private academy where such disruptive behavior is not tolerated would eliminate such discouragement. I remember being in high school and hearing about Rudy Guiliani talking about school vouchers, and as soon as I understood what it was, I wanted one. I thought it was a great idea, and I still do. Rock on, Alfonso! First off, great topic, Alfonso. It is one near and dear to my heart, as I too endured the hardships of being surrounded by underperforming and often rowdy classmates in a typical failing (and dangerous) New York City high school.

Not only do I agree with your position on school vouchers but I also have this to add:
It is my observation, not only of myself as a student but of other students, that not only will well-performing students perform better in a conducive learning environment, so will average-performing students.

Like the Latino adage goes, “Show me who you walk with, and I’ll show you who you are”, I believe that when placed in a classroom with disruptive students who are not interested in learning, well-performing and average-performing students often feel discouraged from doing their best in class because of the rowdy kids around them.

We all know that kids and teens are quite vulnerable to peer pressure, and ill-performing kids may make them feel “uncool” or “white” for wanting to do the class work or wanting to take down notes.

Placing them in a private academy where such disruptive behavior is not tolerated would eliminate such discouragement.

I remember being in high school and hearing about Rudy Guiliani talking about school vouchers, and as soon as I understood what it was, I wanted one. I thought it was a great idea, and I still do.

Rock on, Alfonso!

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