Comments on: Voices from the Flats – Thoughts on the President’s Speech from a Title One School http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/ Tiptoeing Through the Muck of Alaskan Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:08:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: nekolibrarian http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133866 nekolibrarian Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:55:57 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133866 Mudflatter N., your account rings so true! I am a librarian, and some years ago I worked with several Title I classes from a local middle school for a summer. These were kids that many people had written off, but when they came to the library, we encouraged them as best we could to enjoy what we had to offer. We were running a summer reading program for teens, and almost every student signed up. By the end of their 6-week summer session, every student who signed up had managed to read 5 books of their choice, several had read 10 or more. I was able to give a little prize to every one of them. The next school year, I visited the school and was stopped in the hall by several of the students who begged me to run another summer reading program. When I left the library system at the end of the school year, the classes presented me with a "reading" necklace. You, Mudflatter N., are showing the kids that they're worthwhile human beings by your care and attention. And when they receive such attention and care by anyone, they pay back with so much love. Even the little bit that I did for them came back to me many times over. My high school freshman son didn't watch the speech at his school; I think only one social studies teacher showed it to his class. I printed out the speech and had my son read it. Mudflatter N., your account rings so true! I am a librarian, and some years ago I worked with several Title I classes from a local middle school for a summer. These were kids that many people had written off, but when they came to the library, we encouraged them as best we could to enjoy what we had to offer. We were running a summer reading program for teens, and almost every student signed up. By the end of their 6-week summer session, every student who signed up had managed to read 5 books of their choice, several had read 10 or more. I was able to give a little prize to every one of them. The next school year, I visited the school and was stopped in the hall by several of the students who begged me to run another summer reading program. When I left the library system at the end of the school year, the classes presented me with a “reading” necklace. You, Mudflatter N., are showing the kids that they’re worthwhile human beings by your care and attention. And when they receive such attention and care by anyone, they pay back with so much love. Even the little bit that I did for them came back to me many times over.

My high school freshman son didn’t watch the speech at his school; I think only one social studies teacher showed it to his class. I printed out the speech and had my son read it.

]]> By: Grandma Nancy http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133860 Grandma Nancy Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:24:31 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133860 My granddaughter lives with me and goes to school here in our district -- students range from the affluent to lower middle class. When I emailed the principal of her elementary school to make sure that the speech would be shared with the students, I was told that it was up to the school district, and here it was up to the school -- and it was not scheduled to be shown to elementary students. As soon as my granddaughter got off the bus that day, we watched it together on the computer. She is in 4th grade, and it made quite an impression on her too. She has been studying harder, and not complaining about homework. She also has been reminding me about what the President said. It was a wonderful speech of encouragement to our kids! My granddaughter lives with me and goes to school here in our district — students range from the affluent to lower middle class. When I emailed the principal of her elementary school to make sure that the speech would be shared with the students, I was told that it was up to the school district, and here it was up to the school — and it was not scheduled to be shown to elementary students. As soon as my granddaughter got off the bus that day, we watched it together on the computer. She is in 4th grade, and it made quite an impression on her too. She has been studying harder, and not complaining about homework. She also has been reminding me about what the President said. It was a wonderful speech of encouragement to our kids!

]]> By: jojobo1 http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133858 jojobo1 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:48:47 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133858 mudflatterN you give me hope that not all is lost with teachers.I am 64 years young and My teachers always stayed after school to help someone,we even went to her home for dinner.Back then you had schools competing against each other in baseball,high jumps ect and it was part of our school day not an after school activity.Now days kids don't get much of that at all ,so thank you for all you do for the children you do teach.There should be many more like you mudflatterN you give me hope that not all is lost with teachers.I am 64 years young and My teachers always stayed after school to help someone,we even went to her home for dinner.Back then you had schools competing against each other in baseball,high jumps ect and it was part of our school day not an after school activity.Now days kids don’t get much of that at all ,so thank you for all you do for the children you do teach.There should be many more like you

]]> By: Lucky Jean http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133792 Lucky Jean Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:24:28 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133792 Thank you so much for being a good teacher! I especially liked hearing how you let that one kid draw Obama instead of taking notes...some kids learn differently, and some teachers don't "get" that, but it seems like you do! Your students are lucky to have you. :-) Thank you so much for being a good teacher! I especially liked hearing how you let that one kid draw Obama instead of taking notes…some kids learn differently, and some teachers don’t “get” that, but it seems like you do! Your students are lucky to have you. :-)

]]> By: rylly http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133787 rylly Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:49:23 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133787 Thank you so much, that was wonderful to read. The children are lucky to have you. It is beyond comprehension that some parents wouldn't let their children hear the President for goodness sakes! No wonder we have twisted minds in this country, with one generation poisoning the next with absolute foolishness...not even letting them learn in this 2009, what backwards mentality. Yes, send this post to the President. He does need our encouragement, what with all the forces united against him and for the silliest reasons. I think we will see a steady progression in spite of the detractors in this 4 yr term for Obama...the children of color will be advancing and changing their attitudes to one that has more promise. Peace on. Thank you so much, that was wonderful to read. The children are lucky to have you.
It is beyond comprehension that some parents wouldn’t let their children hear the President for goodness sakes! No wonder we have twisted minds in this country, with one generation poisoning the next with absolute foolishness…not even letting them learn in this 2009, what backwards mentality.
Yes, send this post to the President. He does need our encouragement, what with all the forces united against him and for the silliest reasons. I think we will see a steady progression in spite of the detractors in this 4 yr term for Obama…the children of color will be advancing and changing their attitudes to one that has more promise.
Peace on.

]]> By: AKRaven http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133777 AKRaven Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:44:27 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133777 A Kindergartener in a title 1 school said when asked: What did the President say to you in his speech: "not to give up on myself." Even a Kindergartener gets it! A Kindergartener in a title 1 school said when asked: What did the President say to you in his speech: “not to give up on myself.” Even a Kindergartener gets it!

]]> By: LiladyNY http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133761 LiladyNY Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:59:48 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133761 THANK YOU Mudflatter N! Standing ovation to you and teachers like you all over the world. Keep up the good work. I worry for the future of the world, until I am reminded there are good, caring professionals like you doing the hard work. THANK YOU Mudflatter N! Standing ovation to you and teachers like you all over the world. Keep up the good work. I worry for the future of the world, until I am reminded there are good, caring professionals like you doing the hard work.

]]> By: Chaim http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133747 Chaim Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:24:46 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133747 Thank you, Mudflatter N, and I second (third, fourth, or three hundredth) the proposal that this column and comments be sent to our President. Thank you, Mudflatter N, and I second (third, fourth, or three hundredth) the proposal that this column and comments be sent to our President.

]]> By: Claw Washout Palin http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133740 Claw Washout Palin Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:01:01 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133740 Thank you, Mudflatter N. You are the true reason why we need Teachers. You are allowing them to think beyond the boundaries. They seemed proud to have been allowed to watch and listen to the Speech and give their opinion. Thank you, Mudflatter N. You are the true reason why we need Teachers. You are allowing them to think beyond the boundaries. They seemed proud to have been allowed to watch and listen to the Speech and give their opinion.

]]> By: barracuda78 http://www.themudflats.net/2009/09/20/voices-from-the-flats-thoughts-on-the-presidents-speech-from-a-title-one-school/#comment-133715 barracuda78 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:08:57 +0000 http://www.themudflats.net/?p=6800#comment-133715 Thank you your story made my heart swell with gratitude, for the difference you and OBAMA have made in this child's life....if we can all stay strong and show support for OBAMA this time in history can be one of great advances for mankind....but I think we all have to be present and stand strong against the craziness....Thank you! ! ! Thank you your story made my heart swell with gratitude, for the difference you and OBAMA have made in this child’s life….if we can all stay strong and show support for OBAMA this time in history can be one of great advances for mankind….but I think we all have to be present and stand strong against the craziness….Thank you! ! !

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