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08-10-2005, 10:51 AM
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Can we get back on track here? 
The point is not spelling. The point is US borders need to be secured, we need to toss out people preaching hate, and we need to close down mosques that harbor terrorists or support terrorists.
The point is not spelling. The point is US borders need to be secured, we need to toss out people preaching hate, and we need to close down mosques that harbor terrorists or support terrorists.
08-10-2005, 11:37 AM
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and we need to make english our national language before President Bush can threaten any actions against such individuals that do not speak it.
how many realize english is not America's national language?
how many realize english is not America's national language?
08-10-2005, 12:17 PM
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How's this for pushing it one more step: DISD set to vote on bilingual proposal
Dallas: Plan would require some principals to learn Spanish
12:29 AM CDT on Wednesday, August 10, 2005
By TAWNELL D. HOBBS / The Dallas Morning News
The Dallas school board is planning to vote this month on a proposal that would require some principals to be bilingual.
Trustees discussed the plan Tuesday. It calls for principals at campuses where at least half of the students have been in limited English proficiency programs to learn the language spoken by the majority of students.
Trustee Joe May, who created the proposal, said such action is necessary to ensure that all parents can be involved with their child's school.
"One of the reasons that policies are needed is because the administration is not responsive to everyone," said Mr. May, who has received support from some Hispanic leaders.
Hispanic students make up about 65 percent of the Dallas Independent School District. Officials said in a June report that 89 schools would be affected. Of those, 37 do not have Spanish-speaking principals.
Under the proposal, the principals would have three years to attain language proficiency at the district's expense.
Trustee Hollis Brashear voiced concerns over the proposal. He said there is no data to show that the plan would increase parental involvement or help improve student performance.
"That's what we're here for – academic achievement," Mr. Brashear said.
A district analysis, which Mr. May called flawed, said the plan would not have much effect on student performance.
Mr. May believes the proposal would allow parents who don't speak English to communicate with their child's principal – and provide principals with a communication tool. He said the plan also would spur parental involvement.
Board President Lois Parrott said she is willing to look at the proposal because communities have to be reached in different ways.
"You cannot put just one system in place," Dr. Parrott said. "It has to be customized."
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa agreed.
"One size does not fit all in a system as large as Dallas," Dr. Hinojosa said.
Dallas: Plan would require some principals to learn Spanish
12:29 AM CDT on Wednesday, August 10, 2005
By TAWNELL D. HOBBS / The Dallas Morning News
The Dallas school board is planning to vote this month on a proposal that would require some principals to be bilingual.
Trustees discussed the plan Tuesday. It calls for principals at campuses where at least half of the students have been in limited English proficiency programs to learn the language spoken by the majority of students.
Trustee Joe May, who created the proposal, said such action is necessary to ensure that all parents can be involved with their child's school.
"One of the reasons that policies are needed is because the administration is not responsive to everyone," said Mr. May, who has received support from some Hispanic leaders.
Hispanic students make up about 65 percent of the Dallas Independent School District. Officials said in a June report that 89 schools would be affected. Of those, 37 do not have Spanish-speaking principals.
Under the proposal, the principals would have three years to attain language proficiency at the district's expense.
Trustee Hollis Brashear voiced concerns over the proposal. He said there is no data to show that the plan would increase parental involvement or help improve student performance.
"That's what we're here for – academic achievement," Mr. Brashear said.
A district analysis, which Mr. May called flawed, said the plan would not have much effect on student performance.
Mr. May believes the proposal would allow parents who don't speak English to communicate with their child's principal – and provide principals with a communication tool. He said the plan also would spur parental involvement.
Board President Lois Parrott said she is willing to look at the proposal because communities have to be reached in different ways.
"You cannot put just one system in place," Dr. Parrott said. "It has to be customized."
Superintendent Michael Hinojosa agreed.
"One size does not fit all in a system as large as Dallas," Dr. Hinojosa said.
08-10-2005, 01:03 PM
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Originally posted by Geico266
The point is US borders need to be secured, we need to toss out people preaching hate, and we need to close down mosques that harbor terrorists or support terrorists.
The point is US borders need to be secured, we need to toss out people preaching hate, and we need to close down mosques that harbor terrorists or support terrorists.
08-10-2005, 01:16 PM
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Heres my resolution......And Plan to fix the deficit.....Well Sell the bottom half of texas to mexico...That gives them more space...Less of them coming here
The map i mad of the future
The map i mad of the future
08-10-2005, 06:17 PM
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Originally posted by Dr. Evil
Actually, that applies to many countries, not just the U.S. There needs to be a worldwide effort using as much force as possible to put an end to these extremists.
Actually, that applies to many countries, not just the U.S. There needs to be a worldwide effort using as much force as possible to put an end to these extremists.
08-10-2005, 06:26 PM
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I don't want to make this a political thread, but GW did finally say something I agree with him about on the swarm from south of the border. Something to the effect that if we help develop jobs down there, they will stay down there and quit coming up here taking jobs and overloading the medical facilities, welfare systems and Social Security. (I put the SS in there myself. )
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08-10-2005, 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by iker42
Heres my resolution......And Plan to fix the deficit.....Well Sell the bottom half of texas to mexico...That gives them more space...Less of them coming here
The map i mad of the future
Heres my resolution......And Plan to fix the deficit.....Well Sell the bottom half of texas to mexico...That gives them more space...Less of them coming here
The map i mad of the future
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