"The list of those playing school appears to be endless. The
profiteers and lobbyists are racing to the top of a mountain of public
dollars while both political parties cheer them on while gleefully
taking their contributions. Although research has clearly sounded the
alarm on the substantially lower rates of virtual schools that meet
Adequate Yearly Progress, the Department of Education has no problem
listing them as ‘efficiency alternatives.’ And in that listing, the true
colors show. For how can any politician gnash his teeth and wring his
hands about so-called ineffective teachers while giving free reign and
funds to the profiteers who play school with taxpayer dollars without
accountability or evidence that what they are doing works?
What will become of the children who are ensnared by false promises?
How will the cyber teacher engage our children in thoughtful
discussions, motivate them with a smile, respond to their confusion, be
their advocate when they are bullied?
Will the PowerPoint presenter on YouTube realize the bleary-eyed
child in front of the screen had no breakfast? Will he know if he is
there at all?
Who in cyberspace will dig into her pocket and buy the winter coat
for the young woman who does not have one, the way my teachers do?"
aqui.
