Comments on: It’s Official: No More Alabama Kids Allowed In Florida Schools

By: BLONDIE

BLONDIE — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:34:52 +0000

ALABAME KIDS SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO TO FLORIDA SCHOOLs. all kids no matter who should be abl to go to any school they want. why punish those kids because alabama schools want more money??? they should have a right to go to a school that has a good education…… and florida schools DOES have a good education. if alabama people want more kids to go to their schools then why dont they GET A GOOD EDUCATION SYSTEM??? why punish the kids, they SHOULD get a good education!!!

By: Another EA parent

Another EA parent — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:51:01 +0000

Why bring EA into the discussion? THe border war is not their fault. It is the public schools fault . If the Alabama schools were good schools we would go there. But they are not so we pay an arm and leg to go to EA. I would love for my kids to go to Florida but we can’t afford it since we pay tution so we can’t save for a house. So we are stuck in Alabama. Be grateful for your school and quit bashing EA. It is a good school. We just need a new principal !!

By: EA parent

EA parent — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:08:59 +0000

Tina,

You are one of many misinformed parents that have somehow tied us into your border war. I can promise you that this problem started without our influence. We have had some students leave to Florida, but by and large we are holding our own, and have for almost 40 years now. I have many friends and family in Florida schools, and wish no ill will for you, your children, or your schools. For those who choose to attend EA we are thankful, but it is a parents right to choose, within the guidelines provided them. I thought of taking my children there at one time, but chose not to because I would have had to lie to do it. That was my choice. Once again, we are in the same situation you are, we don’t like our school, it’s officials, students, or parents to be wrongfully attacked or blamed, so please keep us out of “your” discussion.

By: taxpayer

taxpayer — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:30:44 +0000

Understanding “all” students deserve a Great Education, “IF” it’s Florda or Alabama who cares, but Both States require funding to do just that! “IF” you (the Parent ) feel your child should attend a Florida or Alabama School to obtain a better education..then Pay-up!. it’s only the right thing to do, then “ALL” are paying their fair share! But I can say this Escambia School District shouldn’t have Bus Stops 30 yards from the Alabama State line? as well most of the car riders dropped off and pickedup daily at E.W.M.S / N.V.H.S have Alabama plates?
The Big Picture here is Funding……
and thanks Mr. Thomas for informing “all’ how to attend Florida Schools for free, just apply for a Florida Driver license?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:23:07 +0000

Well I think everyone on here needs to grow up. Kids need a good education. Bratt and EWMS both offer that. Why punish kids for where they live? I think Renea is right…..there are so many parents that BUY thier childerns way in school. You cant always buy fame for your child. I know a child that goes to Bratt and every time there is a contest, the mom will do whatever it takes to make sure he wins. Does anyone believe that is fair. If you are grown up, dont get on here and bash on others comments. EVERYONE has an opinion. The creators of this website has better things to do than read horrible comments being made.

By: Anna Donald

Anna Donald — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:53:52 +0000

Um, Century Girl, I go to Ernest Ward and no part of the school is closed. The only parts of the school being used for storage are the ones originally made for that specific purpose. Get your facts straight lady before you go about bashing my school!

By: nhs fan

nhs fan — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 07:57:02 +0000

Century girl Did you read what you wrote???? Do you really think that a teacher should live in the same community in which they work???????? And why is a teacher’s job different from anyone else who has a job in another city, come on. People travel to work everyday.
As for the Alabama situation it was Alabama not Florida.

Please think before you comment, Some people get on here just to make people angry. That’s not why this site was set up I’m sure. Be Nice

By: escambiacitizen

escambiacitizen — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:13:01 +0000

Century girl

“I have been told that about half of the Ernest Ward building is closed and being used for storage (the original elementary end). ”

Get your facts straigth……I can tell you for a fact that this is false my child has classes in this building and in the classrooms you are talking about. EWMS uses NO classrooms or buildings for storage. GET the facts and take a tour. PS. My child is in carver district and there is not a chinamen’s chance she would get half the education she has gotten at EWMS!!!! Case closed!

By: ashley

ashley — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:12:24 +0000

I don’t get how everyone talks “community” on here, yet bashes Atmore and Alabama like they are another country. Personally I am glad that Atmore is there, because, even though it is not much, it has at times given us employment, entertainment (I can go to a movie every now and then), places to eat out, places to shop, and even places for my children to play sports. I have “used” the state of Alabama probably just as much as all of ya’ll. It is currently supporting our family, because my husbands job is located in Baldwin County. I am really glad that Alabama doesn’t feel about employment and other things, in the way that some of ya’ll do about our CHILDREN! I don’t know about the rest of ya’ll but last I looked Walnut Hill wasn’t busting at the seams with things to do. I really think ya’ll should look up the word community, because I don’t believe it states that there is a line drawn to divide people. As far as the kids that do live in Alabama that this is hurting…. I pray that ya’ll get through this as painless as possible.

By: ch

ch — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:40:59 +0000

I can’t wait to see what is going to happen when you guys run out the Alabama kids. Talk about some fund raising!