Now the school district in Detroit has received $530 million from the feds with $49 million of it for computers - 40 thousand laptop computers, to be exact as well as 5 thousand desktops. This is nothing more than redistribution of wealth. Take money from the citizens of the country and hand it out to whomever the elites wish to curry favor.
So tell me again how giving "free" computers to children is going to make them smarter? Most of these kids can't even read at grade level, if at all. There is also ample research to indicate that prolonged computer use may actually be a detriment to learning. Think the kids need "computer skills?" Trust me - when they get their first job the manager will teach them how to hit the key with the picture of a BigMac.
Michelle Malkin has more details - and we thank her.
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3 comments:
I'm so glad I can rely on you to keep me updated Adrienne, this was news to me!!
We have to "entice" the kids today to learn. If your program isn't successful, throw some money at it. Try out all the gadgets and gimmicks. Surely something will be found to work. Right?
I'd suggest going back to the old days. Hold the little brats accountable. Hold the teachers accountable. Stop with the excuses about why Jack and Jill can't read....
Just when I think "they" could do nothing to sicken me more than I already am ... this was the first I had heard about the spying .... I want to regurgitate eve3rytime I hear the phrase "...which we inherited ..." come from that person's mouth!
On a calmer subject, thank you for the encouragement, Adrienne.
Blessings and keep the truth coming!
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