U.S. Education Secretary to Visit Perry Hall High
Perry Hall High School is expected to host U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on Aug. 22.
UPDATE (Aug. 21, 1:31 p.m.)—See the Aug, 21 article for an update - http://patch.com/A-xhvC
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has chosen Perry Hall High, Baltimore County's largest public high school, as the backdrop for a major education announcement.
School officials and more than 800 teachers are expected to greet Duncan at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 22, inside the school at 4601 Ebenezer Rd., Principal George Roberts confirmed.
Roberts said details on the secretary's planned statement have not yet been announced.
"We are very excited to officially welcome Secretary Duncan to Perry Hall High School. It's very exciting for the community and the kids to have someone of his stature visit the school," Roberts said.
Duncan, a 47-year-old Democrat who holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University, was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009. He previously worked seven years as CEO of Chicago Public Schools.
What would you like to ask him about the national state of education? Tell us in the comments.
Gomer Pyle
1:23 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
What is this "major education announcement" all about? Bigger classroom trailers for the students?
Hopefully they point out to him the over-crowding problem PHHS is dealing with while he is there.
Tim
2:07 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
Exactly this.
FIFA_archived
2:25 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
Tell him to drive no more tham 11 mph over!
Neil B
1:30 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
Hopefully they tell everyone the Feds are staying out of Education.
Evets
4:11 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
That would be great, but I am afraid that horse has already left the barn...
JD1
9:49 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
Wonder how much this load of crap is going to cost the tax payers - more evidence that the Feds need to get the hell out of education. Come on Arne - tell us all about how to get a 25 year old mom to help her 12 year old son with his algebra homework.
Frank
12:58 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Such eloquence JD1, how do you do it?
Jill Dudley Cohen
6:39 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
I hope he announces that all schools will be air conditioned.
Computer Techy
7:14 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Graduated from Harvard, a Democript, and in the Obama Administration, well that just tells me that it's more of the same dumbing down of the children so we can create a population of uneducated workers for those who claim to be the elite, educated thinkers. We really need to take the education of our children back from the corrupt government uneducational system!
FIFA_archived
11:42 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
So they can be educated like you?
FIFA_archived
11:43 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Because you sound smart.
john
11:36 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Hopefully they will bring back God into public schools. Not fair that we have to pay for private school because we want our children to believe in God and respect people. None of our real esate taxes go to private school and we cannot even right it off on our taxes. Basically we get nothing for doing good but really it would be nice for students who cannot afford private school but want to learn about God in school. Basically what im saying is for those who dont want God in public school got there way but what about those who do want to learn about God. They should have a choice in public school to learn that but as the dollar bills says, in God we trust. Its all about paying to do good in this country. The bad get rewarded. Great you tube video i found. All i ask is you just give it a minute and if you keep watching then you know in your heart whats best for your child. All comments are welcome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDailM4YOgw
http://www.aceministries.com/
FIFA_archived
11:44 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
god has no place in our schools at all. They are schools not churches. You want to learn about god, go to church. You want to learn about science, go to school (most places at least).
Jill Dudley Cohen
11:50 am on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
I think that some private religious schools offer a price break for those who can not afford but feel that a religious education is important. If the economy would turn around, more of us could afford what we want. I think it's great that you have strong values but with so many religions available to us in our great country, the class list would be very long.
Neil B
12:00 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
School choice is always a good thing. It is the only thing that will force the public school system to improve.
Evets
6:10 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Neil B., I agree 100% with you. School choice is the way to go. Schools should have the choice of which students they will accept and which they won't. As in ALL schools, not just non-public schools. If this sort of school choice were implemented, public schools would improve immediately. Think of the money that would be saved. No longer would public schools have to spend money to educate children born addicted to crack, or children whose parents neglect and abuse them, or children are born severely autistic, or children whose parents just don't give a crap. And we would not need to pay for alternative schools to educate children who are completely disruptive or even violent.
But, why do I think that is not the kind of school choice that you want?
Evets
6:36 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
A great idea, gabe. Let's bring God back to school. Schools have not been the same since Ganesha was banned, although I must admit that I am torn between devotion to Ganesha and obeying Brahma. Of course, Brahma is the creator and if it were not for him we would not have light and dark everyday. But wait, what of Vishnu and Shiva, the preserver and the destroyer, respectively? I am so torn as to which God to bring back to public schools.
I believe I will have to visit my Shinto shrine and consult the Kami for spiritual guidance.
May the peace of Allah descend upon you and His Mercy and Blessings.
Spring Heeled Jack
8:03 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
@ FIFA I agree! Dead on. Is this an open free country for worship or a Christian country bent on control for one directive?
Spring Heeled Jack
8:10 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
@ Gabe... which god? there are 100's? the "christian god" being the newest one on the helpless scene of BS. (unless you count the Mormons. as Mitt will tell you, god only send "whatever" ~170 years ago or whatever.) Opps sorry to drop facts on the (R) leader for change and President... so I guess christians don't care about who runs the country. Opps!
FIFA_archived
6:40 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Evets, take the bus it is the fastest.
Evets
8:00 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Have they taken God off the bus yet?
FIFA_archived
8:15 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
He rode all the way in the back with the poor. It s a very long walk. Probably will get off at the Mall.
Evets
8:23 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
FIFA, I hope that is not a racist statement....
FIFA_archived
8:32 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Oh my, the back of the bus for god. What was I thinking? Shame on me. Intentional, you bet!
Eric Martin
7:05 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
If my child were still in PHHS, I would send him in wearing a T-shirt that says, "Abolish the U.S. Dept of Education." Wonder if the school would respect freedom of speech and not send him home?
john
7:13 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Fifa, you dont go to church to learn about God, You go to church to worship your God. This country was founded upon Christianity so that is what should be taught in public schools. Christian private school kids = respect one another, better grades and jobs. Better community and thankful for life. Public school kids = im bored, i want to curse my parents and teachers. Lets have a spit ball contest in class. My parents don't care for me im gonna just play xbox and forget my homework. I grew up in public school but my daughter thank God will not get that chance to see how bad school can be.
FIFA_archived
7:28 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
I don't give a hoot what you think about how this country was founded because you are wrong.
Want religion in your school, go to a private one of your choice. Otherwise you are no better than a terrorist dictating to you that you follow his religion. Pathetic and just like the terrorists. That's right, force people to believe what you believe. No frigging thank you. Keep your bigoted views with your church.
Evets
8:22 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
gabe, you might be right. Church (or synagogue or temple or mosque) is for worshiping your god. Learning about your god is what Sunday School, Bible study, Youth Nights, VBS, madrasa, etc. is for.
You know, I always that parents taught their children to respect themselves and others, work hard in school and on a job, be thankful for what you have, and to be a contributing member of society. In fact, that pretty much describes me, a public school kid raised by a Christian Mom. I am shocked to learn that children learn to curse, play around in class, don't do homework, and have parents that don't care because of public schools! Guess the uncaring parents are not to blame...
Evets
8:30 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Oh, I forgot to include the most important source of information for learning about one's god(s) and the associated religion. That would be loving and caring parents, who should also teach their children to be tolerant of other people's beliefs.
Vincere
9:15 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Wow. Nice discourse. A couple of things. Mr Duncan will not address smaller issues. His job is to oversee the direction state schools (the states that accept federal funding, which Maryland does) are heading. Traditionally, there have been two directions school's concentrate on: (1) economic efficiency and (2) civic responsibility. He will most likely give a historical reference (albeit condensed and selective for his speech purpose) to where the schools have come from and where they need to go.
Religion in schools has been an ongoing issue for over one hundred years. Duncan won't address it at all because it is too controversial and it has been ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court in quite a few cases.
I suggest those leaving comments on this page due some background work on these issues so this conversation, and others, can move in a more constructive manner. Here is a an excellent source for this discussion - "Public School Law - Teachers' and Students' Rights, Fifth Edition" by Cambron-McCabe, McCarthy, & Thomas.
Also, look for a plug for the Governor in Mr. Duncan's speech. The Governor aspires to be in the White House.