Parade magazine has posted a poll online about homeschooling and teacher credentials. 

Before you vote, keep this quote in mind.

“Some of the worst teachers I’ve ever seen are highly certified. Look at our public schools. They’re full of certified teachers. What kind of magic is that accomplishing? But I can take you to the best teachers I’ve ever seen, and most of them are uncertified.... We don’t have evidence at all that what we do in schools of education makes much difference in teacher competence.”
—Dr. Donald Ericksen, UCLA

Go here to vote:

Should parents need teaching credentials to home-school their kids?

 

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Yes, I deleted my entry about Subway.  Immediately I began receiving not-so-favorable comments and decided that I don't have the energy to deal with it, so I deleted the entry.  I think perhaps that I didn't word my thoughts very well and it appeared that I was being close-minded and not looking at the whole picture.  Anyway, my conclusion is that there are far more pressing things in this world to worry about than an essay contest.  So our family won't be boycotting Subway.  I'm happy to discuss my views with anyone who wants to discuss and not lecture me.

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