Comments on: Local School Districts Could Get Final Say On Textbooks http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/local-school-districts-could-get-final-say-on-textbooks Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:54:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Robert S. http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/local-school-districts-could-get-final-say-on-textbooks/comment-page-1#comment-253116 Robert S. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 00:52:56 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=167712#comment-253116 So, how does all the hoopla of "Common Core" get satisfied if districts are allowed to make their own decisions on textbooks? Depending on which side of the Common Core / FCAT / "New-Cat" (whatever the "branding" of the new testing is called) one is, this could be good as far as allowing for independence grassroots decision making or it could be a loose sail in admissions testing and qualifications for college or other admissions and preparation. Always be wary when lawmakers get their hands and hangnails into education and determining "what is best for the citizens". Tighten up the screws on schools then suddenly throw open the gate.... Help.... So, how does all the hoopla of “Common Core” get satisfied if districts are allowed to make their own decisions on textbooks?
Depending on which side of the Common Core / FCAT / “New-Cat” (whatever the “branding” of the new testing is called) one is, this could be good as far as allowing for independence grassroots decision making or it could be a loose sail in admissions testing and qualifications for college or other admissions and preparation.
Always be wary when lawmakers get their hands and hangnails into education and determining “what is best for the citizens”.
Tighten up the screws on schools then suddenly throw open the gate….
Help….

]]> By: Duke of Wawbeek http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/local-school-districts-could-get-final-say-on-textbooks/comment-page-1#comment-253113 Duke of Wawbeek Mon, 17 Feb 2014 23:13:58 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=167712#comment-253113 Text books should include themes that promote multiculturalism, inclusiveness and tolerance. There is nothing wrong with Mr. Hayes proposal to delegate authority to the districts regarding textbook acquisition, providing they meet state standards of content and the state provides oversight. On the other hand a great disadvantage of non standardization across state school districts is increased cost. Text books should include themes that promote multiculturalism, inclusiveness and tolerance.

There is nothing wrong with Mr. Hayes proposal to delegate authority to the districts regarding textbook acquisition, providing they meet state standards of content and the state provides oversight.

On the other hand a great disadvantage of non standardization across state school districts is increased cost.

]]> By: The DOER http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/local-school-districts-could-get-final-say-on-textbooks/comment-page-1#comment-253106 The DOER Mon, 17 Feb 2014 20:56:57 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=167712#comment-253106 Chris -- your conclusion is based on an inaccurate premise. The ones who adopt the textbooks know what state requirements are. The textbooks chosen would be better-suited for our district's students, but yet the books would be contingent upon what is state-required. Chris — your conclusion is based on an inaccurate premise. The ones who adopt the textbooks know what state requirements are. The textbooks chosen would be better-suited for our district’s students, but yet the books would be contingent upon what is state-required.

]]> By: Tom http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/local-school-districts-could-get-final-say-on-textbooks/comment-page-1#comment-253094 Tom Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:55:34 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=167712#comment-253094 Just as long as it does not turn into another Texas debacle as they have done with rewriting their science curriculum to support their own personal views. rejecting Darwinism and questioning the Founding Fathers commitment to a secular government. As they have done with expunging Thomas Jefferson's views from their history text books. Slippery slope Just as long as it does not turn into another Texas debacle as they have done with rewriting their science curriculum to support their own personal views. rejecting Darwinism and questioning the Founding Fathers commitment to a secular government. As they have done with expunging Thomas Jefferson’s views from their history text books. Slippery slope

]]> By: Chris http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/local-school-districts-could-get-final-say-on-textbooks/comment-page-1#comment-253080 Chris Mon, 17 Feb 2014 13:07:03 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=167712#comment-253080 This is a strange argument. Basically Hays is saying that students in Escambia county need not study what students in Santa Rosa county study and that Okaloosa county could be different from both of them. This would place the students at a disadvantage when they take college entrance exams and when they go to college and are expected to have mastered certain core subjects. Adoption of Hays' idea would result in chaos in the education system. This is a strange argument. Basically Hays is saying that students in Escambia county need not study what students in Santa Rosa county study and that Okaloosa county could be different from both of them. This would place the students at a disadvantage when they take college entrance exams and when they go to college and are expected to have mastered certain core subjects. Adoption of Hays’ idea would result in chaos in the education system.

]]> By: Elijah Bell http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/local-school-districts-could-get-final-say-on-textbooks/comment-page-1#comment-253078 Elijah Bell Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:45:28 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=167712#comment-253078 Good for Rep. Hays. Now if the legislature would give local control to the dristricts fot the other parts of the education of our children. Way too many mandates from Tallahassee that have nothing to do with what needs to happen in the classroom. Can you say test this test, test that, merit pay, unequal distribution of tax money etc.... One can only hope. Good for Rep. Hays. Now if the legislature would give local control to the dristricts fot the other parts of the education of our children. Way too many mandates from Tallahassee that have nothing to do with what needs to happen in the classroom. Can you say test this test, test that, merit pay, unequal distribution of tax money etc…. One can only hope.

]]> By: The DOER http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/local-school-districts-could-get-final-say-on-textbooks/comment-page-1#comment-253077 The DOER Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:13:07 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=167712#comment-253077 Amen to this. Who knows our kids better than the local teachers and district leaders themselves? The state and federal government need to trust those they have put into these positions. We do not need a one-size-fits-all approach for curriculum or textbooks. Amen to this. Who knows our kids better than the local teachers and district leaders themselves? The state and federal government need to trust those they have put into these positions. We do not need a one-size-fits-all approach for curriculum or textbooks.

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