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Broward County Makes President's School Speech Mandatory
Parents in Broward County FL can not opt their kids out of the president's speech on Tuesday. Broward County FL school district superintendent James F. Notter has decided to try and use brute force to make kids watch a speech from President Obama. A tactic that is sure to backfire and cause great backlash!Parents who plan on keeping their kids home are being told that there will be punishment handed down for not attending school that day because the administrators are "encouraging civics education in the broadest sense." Text of the Superintendent's statement On Tuesday, September 8, 2009, Broward County Public Schools students will have the opportunity to watch an online national address from President Obama on the importance of education. The Web address can be seen locally in Broward County at 12 noon on the White House Web site (www.whitehouse.gov/live), and broadcast live on BECON Channel 24. According to Superintendent James F. Notter, there have been several calls into the Superintendent's Office suggesting and/or requesting that alternative space and activities be provided for those students wishing to "opt out" of this activity. "As one of the premier major school systems in America, we have consistently encouraged civics education in the broadest sense, e.g., Kids Voting, elected officials participating in Career Days, countywide broadcast of Inaugural address, etc.," said Notter. "Therefore, providing for a separation from this Address does not align with our practices and responsibility to provide a well rounded, quality education for all students. This is the first time an American President has spoken directly to students on the importance of education and the challenge to work hard, set educational goals, and take responsibility for one's learning." Schools will have the option to record or obtain a copy of the Address for later educational use, due to individual school needs, such as, tests at that time, field trips, prior scheduled events, and other reasonable conflicts. BTW...there are two other fun facts not mentioned here. In an interview this morning on Fox with Megyn Kelly, the Sup said that parents would not be allowed to be in the classroom with their kids while this address was being broadcast to them....and that no other school district in the country has decided to make this mandatory. So much for Secretary Duncan's assertion that this is all "voluntary". Posted by: Cornsilk Blondie 2009-09-08 |
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