CA Has “Override” Moms Too
Mr. Lopez is the male, California version of an “override” mom. They can never get enough of your money to provide subsidized private school quality educations for their children. And when the hard times come for everyone, they’re quick to explain why that’s your problem and not theirs.
However, there are a few interesting things to note here:
I was sitting with Jeff Kelly, who moved into a costly fixer-upper last year just to be in the Ivanhoe neighborhood so he could avoid the cost of private school. He said he’ll pony up too, although on principle he’s conflicted.
Bet your last dollar that Jeff wouldn’t be “conflicted” about passing those costs onto his neighbors. “Override” moms myopically focus on their needs and never consider that other people are struggling to make ends meet too.
At nearby Micheltorena Street School, where more than 90% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, the principal told me that of course she can’t match that kind of parental support. She’s hoping that given the greater needs of her students, she’ll be spared harsh cuts. But like other principals, she doesn’t yet know how bad the news will be.
If we replaced the teachers at Micheltorena with PhD educated, highly committed faculty, do you think the educational outcomes would skyrocket? I’d argue no. They’re missing a key element that’s staring Mr. Lopez in the face—parental involvement. You can have the best teachers, facilities, athletics, etc, but it’ll go for not if parents abdicate their educational responsibilities.
Mr. Lopez’s active engagement is a huge difference maker in the quality of his child’s education. It isn’t strictly about squeezing more nickels out of his neighbors.
Archived in: California, Education, Override Moms, TaxationApril 10, 2008 at 9:57 pm | Trackback
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Don’t worry! It’s all fine!…We love being hustled!
Moms and Dads,
Ahead of the curve, unions are already anticipating Taxpayer Wrath and the fear of losing your earnings but fear not…we are all loved, no matter how old we are.
There is Hope for all our Salvations yet, no matter how long we have been beset. Why, here in Maine, even before Jimmy and Susie get to first grade they’re being protected by your loving child care workers. Your loving legislators agree:
http://www.mainevotes.org/Legi.....x?ID=55705
Maine Heritage Policy Cenetr
…but don’t worry, plenty of other states have loving Unions just like we do here, protecting the children while Mom and Dad go to work so they can donate more money…
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21712981/
But lest you fear for your elderly, rest assured your very own parents are also lovingly protected by your weekly payroll contributions! Can you imagine…there are people who would dare disagree with the the very ones who stand guard over your parents?
“SEIU officials repeatedly have asked for the removal of a Web site, www.seiuvoice.org, a popular forum for nursing home, hospital and homecare workers to share information about their union and its members with each other and the public.
The suit alleges this and other conduct by SEIU officials is designed to “limit, inhibit and chill the exercise of their rights of free speech and equal participation as active members and advocates for democratic policies within their union.” ”
http://www.asmainegoes.com/for.....hp?t=54518
You should be ashamed of yourselves for not being as caring as they are! (Hugs) Election opportunity to protect you futher will be here soon so fear not.
…Now get back to work!