tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post5343375574386664337..comments2023-11-03T04:00:24.785-04:00Comments on Kentucky School News and Commentary: Warning: A scary black man is coming to school and he wants to seduce your children.Richard Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586435007687942849noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-79360013799270126102009-09-08T10:25:24.382-04:002009-09-08T10:25:24.382-04:00Sure. I push folks to speak out, but I admit, I u...Sure. I push folks to speak out, but I admit, I understand the need to be anonymous.<br /><br />Stu might have viewed my input very differently than others did. He certainly took Diane Wiles down - on a free-speech-related issue - in the same year Harrison's scores jumped 12 points.Richard Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586435007687942849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-16521839936585583592009-09-08T07:30:27.170-04:002009-09-08T07:30:27.170-04:00I, too work at FCPS and have my own opinions.
Ri...I, too work at FCPS and have my own opinions. <br /><br />Richard, you know as well as I do how at works in Fayeyye County Schools. When you are perceived as a political liability, a tenured teacher is moved from her job in a classroom and given a "teaching" job in the same building which involves floating into another classroom. I've seen it done far too many times, therefore I really can't sign my name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-37786765917360274182009-09-07T12:05:40.769-04:002009-09-07T12:05:40.769-04:00For the record, I regularly contribute to this blo...For the record, I regularly contribute to this blog. <br /><br />I have several graduate degrees and I work at Central Office. I think I can speak for most bloggers when I say that we post anonymously because we do not enjoy the level of academic freedom that Richard Day will once have after he is granted tenure at EKU.<br /><br />I know I serve at the pleasure of Mr. Silberman, an "educator" who does not like educators to be embroiled in controversy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-40095434469105792942009-09-04T18:22:04.073-04:002009-09-04T18:22:04.073-04:00Kudos to Dr. Holiday for allowing parents to opt o...Kudos to Dr. Holiday for allowing parents to opt out their children. Good thing he did that or Tuesday probably would have been a slow attendance day. Many people don't want Obama speaking to their children because they don't trust him. Why, or let's see, he's taken over the banks, taken over the auto industry, attempting to take over or control the internet, attempting to take over everyone's healthcare. And then there is his new Green Czar, Van Jones, a self-proclaimed communist. If anyone would just listen to Van Jones himself, no ring wing conspiracy, they would run. Obama says we need a domestic army, as funded and powerful as our military, for what? My kids will not watch him without me there...period. Several states have decided to not show it at all. Kudos to them too.<br />Stop trying to turn everything into a racial arguement. People simply don't like the man or his beliefs or the people he is surrounding himself with, not his ethnicity!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-56436271278169002282009-09-04T14:11:09.794-04:002009-09-04T14:11:09.794-04:00My academic freedom is still on training wheels......My academic freedom is still on training wheels...but I suppose I'll get used to it. Then, look out. I may go theorize something.<br /><br />And true, I never worked with Stu, but ask around; I have a long record of saying things out loud.<br /><br />Wow! So Stu can get Joe Blow fired from his non-FCPS job? <br /><br />Impressive.<br /><br />I'm going to have to reassess. They may not be paying him enough.<br /><br />Now it's 'bout time for my afternoon nap. : )Richard Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586435007687942849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-84680562709403105272009-09-04T09:54:07.289-04:002009-09-04T09:54:07.289-04:00Those who are not connected with the schools...not...<em>Those who are not connected with the schools...not so much.</em><br /><br />Easy for someone who works in an "academic" institution to say. Let's say you are just a regular "joe blow" who works in a regular job that is run by one of Stu's loyal disciples. Don't be so naive Richard ;-) You have the luxury of academic freedom...most people don't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-8716589324240233952009-09-04T09:48:40.379-04:002009-09-04T09:48:40.379-04:00I assume enlightened self-interest in most cases, ...I assume enlightened self-interest in most cases, and cowardice in some others, explains why folks choose to post anonymously.<br /><br />Working educators, particularly principals, are vulnerable. Everybody needs the work but who needs the grief?<br /><br />I also understand parents who may fear being branded as some kind of trouble-maker in their child's school being reluctant. <br /><br />Those who are not connected with the schools...not so much.Richard Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586435007687942849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-86115230134442917782009-09-04T09:17:16.418-04:002009-09-04T09:17:16.418-04:00True, my tone was more harsh than usual.
That ten...<em>True, my tone was more harsh than usual.</em><br /><br />That tends to happen when one focuses on the messenger and not the message :-) Could also explain why most people tens to post anonymously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-74666024949159013852009-09-04T08:32:25.840-04:002009-09-04T08:32:25.840-04:0011:13
Perhaps you are unaware - Mr Conway has disc...11:13<br />Perhaps you are unaware - Mr Conway has discussed racial matters at some length on the air and in print. In that context, I find his mischaracterization to be suspect.<br /><br />I see by this morning's papers that others have made this connection as well.<br /><br />True, my tone was more harsh than usual.Richard Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586435007687942849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-14949757077828251472009-09-04T08:16:18.501-04:002009-09-04T08:16:18.501-04:00The White House will be releasing the President...The White House will be releasing the President's speech on Monday....I hope all of those folks that find the thought of his speech "creepy" and are fearful of what he will say will take the time to read it. <br /><br />This should be a non-issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-58585198708478616622009-09-04T07:39:03.165-04:002009-09-04T07:39:03.165-04:00In Fayette County, we should be criticizing Stu Si...In Fayette County, we should be criticizing Stu Silberman. Once again, Stu, eager to keep his chokehold on the community, says he wants to honor parents and the office of the presidency at the same time! There he goes again, playing both sides of the fence.<br /><br />Then, Silberman refuses to allow any discussion of the speech afterward. His backpack letter was pathetic. How dare the superintendent say he doesn't want to turn this into a political event. Those of us in public education, and at Central Office, know that everything that goes on in a school is political, including the upcoming Obama speech.<br /><br />I have no problem with kids watching the speech, but<br />the decision to show the Obama speech should have been made by the site base councils, not by the savior, er, superintendent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-49622241704545901122009-09-03T23:13:44.454-04:002009-09-03T23:13:44.454-04:00I am saddened that you, sir, have been the person ...I am saddened that you, sir, have been the person that has turned this discussion into a racial context. I cannot find any aspect of Robertson's or Conway's comments that can even be remotely linked to a racial slur. Linking this discussion to racism makes YOU appear to be the racist. I don't see any relationship to skin color or genetic background in this discussion, other than your outlandish assertions.<br />Furthermore, your entire tone and context, specifically referring to your "pedophile" comment, strikes me as very discrediting to an educator such as yourself.<br />Shame on YOU!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-44981152919492665582009-09-03T21:24:09.385-04:002009-09-03T21:24:09.385-04:00Thanks for the comments, but let me be clear.
M...Thanks for the comments, but let me be clear. <br /><br />My ironic "scary black man" quip was was intended to provide ironic counterpoint specifically to Robertson and Conway's assertion. It extends no further...except for maybe 4:42's comment above. <br /><br />I found their "creepy" mischaracterization, in relation to school children, to be sufficiently offensive to warrant a stronger than normal response. <br /><br />Too much, you think? <br /><br />I believe the vast majority of Americans respect the office of the president even when they disagree with the man. At least I hope that's still the case.Richard Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586435007687942849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-22711731008673675112009-09-03T20:38:17.501-04:002009-09-03T20:38:17.501-04:00This dust up will likely get more parents into our...This dust up will likely get more parents into our classrooms to check out what is going on, which is positive. We need many more parents into classrooms regularly. Otherwise, we have government schools rather than public schools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-69134434629767617482009-09-03T20:34:12.155-04:002009-09-03T20:34:12.155-04:00Next week after the President has read his speech ...Next week after the President has read his speech from his teleprompter we will wonder what all the fuss was about. However, since the White House will not release his remarks in advance, one wonders if the teleprompter message was changed due to the nationwide fuss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-82391806112698788532009-09-03T20:32:50.149-04:002009-09-03T20:32:50.149-04:00How silly all of this is! And now Holliday is tell...How silly all of this is! And now Holliday is telling teachers to provide alterantive lesson plans? Boy, did we do the right thing in hiring him.<br /><br />Richard, I'm disappointed in your trying to shame those who don't like Obama with your "Scary Black man wants to scare your children" subtitle. Shame on you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-1400386677571335632009-09-03T20:31:22.827-04:002009-09-03T20:31:22.827-04:00The original discussion guide for K-6 sent by the ...The original discussion guide for K-6 sent by the U.S. Department of Education did seem to build on the cult of personality surrounding the President. ("What can you do for the President?") Although the updated guide seems to be less political, I do have a problem with the federal government writing curriculum for local schools.<br /><br />In my school I would not trust 30% or more of the teachers to lead a worthwhile discussion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-83364044328917585712009-09-03T20:16:14.243-04:002009-09-03T20:16:14.243-04:00For a variety of reasons our President has lost th...For a variety of reasons our President has lost the trust of the majority of Americans according to polls. For good reasons his numbers have dropped faster than any president in history. As a career principal and grandfather of five I concur with the Commissioner to permit alternatives to hearing our mistrusted President.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-17073684400540790452009-09-03T17:14:34.611-04:002009-09-03T17:14:34.611-04:00I will be interested to see if he mentions "h...I will be interested to see if he mentions "health care" in his non-political address ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-27615852130478055472009-09-03T16:42:11.362-04:002009-09-03T16:42:11.362-04:00"Besmirch Obama in a personal, undeserved and..."Besmirch Obama in a personal, undeserved and vicious manner"??? The man has the whole country abuzz over his affinity for cross-dressers and transvestites. Would you mind telling me what's NOT creepy about him addressing young kids?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-24410581455710385582009-09-03T15:32:34.849-04:002009-09-03T15:32:34.849-04:00Republicans acting up and throwing mud pies while ...Republicans acting up and throwing mud pies while the rest of the class tries to make the most of an excellent opportunity for inspiration.<br /><br />All is normal.Pam Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415766103029776269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-46063300055661811242009-09-03T13:36:27.600-04:002009-09-03T13:36:27.600-04:00As usual, a few adults (?) want to politicize some...As usual, a few adults (?) want to politicize something that, as far as I can tell, isn't political. I think it's a wonderful idea that the President of the United States wants to speak to our youth about the importance of education. Exactly how is that "creepy"? While I don't agree with the President on everything, his attempt to reach our young people in this way is admirable. I truly believe if he had the time to visit every school in the US, he would. <br /><br />If parents want to opt their children out of an historic event such as this, fine. They should have that choice. However, it's too bad we can't opt out of the inane remarks of such 'leaders' as Robertson and Conway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com