tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post5686468281203314350..comments2023-10-21T05:31:04.705-05:00Comments on Merle Widmer's PEORIA WATCH: Books in our Public Libraries - Recommended ReadingMerle Widmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08788275198834985986noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7671777.post-55369624334494032372007-11-04T16:07:00.000-06:002007-11-04T16:07:00.000-06:00I recognize that Kozol is pretty much of a Sociali...I recognize that Kozol is pretty much of a Socialist. I've listened to him speak and read some of his writings. I differ with him on a number of his positions but I still recommend that he be read. His experiences with poverty families are realistic.<BR/><BR/>He is adamantly opposed to vouchers and private schools.<BR/><BR/>He seems at times to ignore the negatives that powerful teachers unions bring to some of our largest school systems. And the damage that can be done by trying to govern school systems from ivory towers. <BR/><BR/>Teachers tell me that teaching to the test doesn't leave enough time for innovation and interaction. <BR/><BR/>Read and listen to Star Parker. She is no Socialist and no friend of the left. She takes the opposite view on vouchers and private sector schools. However, her faith based beliefs may be more than some can handle. That includes me.<BR/><BR/>No politican running for President can express themselves better than she can.<BR/><BR/>Mesmerizing.Merle Widmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04267875223386924271noreply@blogger.com