Quotes are taken from a message written by Matt to Charles on 08/09/96...
MS>Student attitude is a major variable, but one beyond the control of the 
MS>schools and teachers...and thus beyond the control of 
MS>school reform.  No amount of increased per-pupil spending 
MS>will improve it, and by definition it is beyond the 
MS>control of the teacher.
I'm not sure that's true.  If external rewards could be put into place 
we could motivate far more of the students than we currently do.  If we 
could increase the stakes the kids have in their education, such as 
actually requiring good grades for admission to college, or getting 
employers to give the best jobs to those that do best in school, I 
daresay a lot more kids would do a lot better.
Chuck Beams
Fidonet - 1:2608/70
cbeams@future.dreamscape.com
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