Education:
The No Child Left Behind Act.
In dealing with today's students, it is very important that all students strive to be the best, that we as educators have set high expectations for our young people, and that the school and teachers are held accountable for presenting rich material.
All students have the right to a rich curriculum taught by competent teachers.
However, there are certain prerequisites that students and their parents need to understand.
It is not any student's right to interfere with another student's learning. Parents are responsible for teaching their children manners and respect for others, not the schools. Parents are responsible for providing a quiet spot for their children to do their homework, and to have consequences for their children's compliance and behavior, not the school.
We have plenty of fantastic young people in our schools. Contrary to popular beliefs, their success is not dependent on their socioeconomic status. But it is a function of caring parents who monitor and guide their children. That includes prioritizing education, not other activities that get in the way.
How can we hold students and parents accountable if they do not hold up their part of education?
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