Paul Thomas: Each Child a Sacred Trust

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1. bmur88 says:

   December 25, 2014 at 11:28 am

   Rearding Boulding’s “grant society” idea: I’m not sure what’s to be learned from his insight other than important things such as education, safety and security are not directly paid for by the consumer. What does his logic lead Diane to think of his idea? Seems to me that the grant economy method of buying the product only leads to second-rate type products and the lack of “buyer beware” control over the product. Looks to me that Boulding would support “charter schools” that are paid for directly by the consumer.
   Not so friendly idea for free appropriate public education for all.

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2. Gordon Wilder says:

   December 25, 2014 at 11:43 am

   Absolutely true!! What a contrast to those who wish to make children widgets in their quest to make ever increasing monetary gains.

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3. Laura H. Chapman says:

   December 25, 2014 at 11:57 am

   Thanks you for this post and others today.

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4. Marilyn Johnson says:

   December 25, 2014 at 12:36 pm

   This is a beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing.

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5. Duane Swacker says:

   December 25, 2014 at 1:32 pm

   From the comments on the post, Bridget (?) wrote:

   “Thanks for reminding us that we must never forget that these children are entrusted to us for a brief time. I think many of those who profess to reform education (fools’ gold) have broken that trust. They need only spend time with these children to be reminded of that sacred trust. These children have so much to offer and we are breaking their spirit by labeling them as failures with these false test scores. I look forward to a revolution when educators take back education…”

   Well said with my only disagreement is in attempting to believe that “those who profess to reform education (fools’ gold) . . . need only spend time with these children to be reminded of that sacred trust” can hold true. I’m not sure that very many of the edudeformers have that capability of self reflection to understand that “sacred trust” and from whence it arrives.

   Great post and then comment by Bridget.

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