BadBoy@TheWheel
DT3's Twinkie
I am not sure why I am posting this here, but it is something I feel strongly about. To put this in proper context, I have been on a mission at the local level to approach a concept I have called "Educational Equality", to make the educational system in my state parallel with the needs of all children regardless of districting.
Obviously, the more affluent the district the sloser the schools come to obtaining the educational marks set forth by local and state government.
I for one think this is a travesty, a mis-direction of educational priority. My talk was guided in a few directions, the importance of the hollistic, and well rounded approach to education, Math, Science, Grammar, Literature, Reading, Music and the Art's, and finally Sport's. An as well working towards making the United States the forefront of science and medicine again. But most important, to break financial boundaries that prevent the less fortunate children from having everything they need to be successful.
This is a small excerpt from my speech, basically a summary, a photo finish.
"Like I have previously remarked, ladies and gentlemen, in summary, is the importance and rather responsibility we have as a collective group of parents, teachers, faculties, taxpayers and government officials alike to elevate the level of excellence we exhibit in regards to ur public school system in Texas.
I have tried to touch on all the areas that I feel passionate about and truly believe that all children are born both innocent, and curious, a new pallate, clean canvases. They are all born with the innate desire to be taught healthy boundaries, the definition of right and wrong, a sense of country and of dignity, and more important, a dream that they can carry into the future.
If I have learned anything in my years in industry, and in my personal life alike, it is that I have been fortunate in all aspects, my public schooling experience was superior, mentors readily available at my total disposal, no ceiling given as to the heighth of success I could achieve.
What I know now and believe is the key is that regardless of our primal desire to resist control, the generations ahead of us will lead us into an unknown future, a future with as many questions as answers, and we have the fundemental responsibility to give them all of the tools, without regard to social status, religious leaning, social, economic or racial barrier.
Straight across the board should be the approach we take to ensuring that these young and fertile minds are cultivated to shape our collective furtures.
If I know anything, I know that with knowledge comes not only some degree of power, but more than anything an unriavled responsibility, the great paradigm in education, is that in order to keep what you have, you must be willing to give it away. The art's, mathematics, science, music, sport's all these are important in bestowing upon our youth a sense of community, and fellowship amongst thier peers.
And in closing, I will say this. That my observation has been, that by shining a light on the shadows of past strife and personal sacrifice that has been taken before us to help advance our ever changing nation, that we also pay tribute to the concept that with that discovery and sacrifice thereinlies a tremendous journey into the soul, a passion for discovery, making this journey more feeling, than just an equation in a textbook"
Okay there it is, somewhat balmy and idealistic, but it met with great response to the group who recieved it. I was honored to be the key speaker that evening.
Obviously, the more affluent the district the sloser the schools come to obtaining the educational marks set forth by local and state government.
I for one think this is a travesty, a mis-direction of educational priority. My talk was guided in a few directions, the importance of the hollistic, and well rounded approach to education, Math, Science, Grammar, Literature, Reading, Music and the Art's, and finally Sport's. An as well working towards making the United States the forefront of science and medicine again. But most important, to break financial boundaries that prevent the less fortunate children from having everything they need to be successful.
This is a small excerpt from my speech, basically a summary, a photo finish.
"Like I have previously remarked, ladies and gentlemen, in summary, is the importance and rather responsibility we have as a collective group of parents, teachers, faculties, taxpayers and government officials alike to elevate the level of excellence we exhibit in regards to ur public school system in Texas.
I have tried to touch on all the areas that I feel passionate about and truly believe that all children are born both innocent, and curious, a new pallate, clean canvases. They are all born with the innate desire to be taught healthy boundaries, the definition of right and wrong, a sense of country and of dignity, and more important, a dream that they can carry into the future.
If I have learned anything in my years in industry, and in my personal life alike, it is that I have been fortunate in all aspects, my public schooling experience was superior, mentors readily available at my total disposal, no ceiling given as to the heighth of success I could achieve.
What I know now and believe is the key is that regardless of our primal desire to resist control, the generations ahead of us will lead us into an unknown future, a future with as many questions as answers, and we have the fundemental responsibility to give them all of the tools, without regard to social status, religious leaning, social, economic or racial barrier.
Straight across the board should be the approach we take to ensuring that these young and fertile minds are cultivated to shape our collective furtures.
If I know anything, I know that with knowledge comes not only some degree of power, but more than anything an unriavled responsibility, the great paradigm in education, is that in order to keep what you have, you must be willing to give it away. The art's, mathematics, science, music, sport's all these are important in bestowing upon our youth a sense of community, and fellowship amongst thier peers.
And in closing, I will say this. That my observation has been, that by shining a light on the shadows of past strife and personal sacrifice that has been taken before us to help advance our ever changing nation, that we also pay tribute to the concept that with that discovery and sacrifice thereinlies a tremendous journey into the soul, a passion for discovery, making this journey more feeling, than just an equation in a textbook"
Okay there it is, somewhat balmy and idealistic, but it met with great response to the group who recieved it. I was honored to be the key speaker that evening.
