Any thoughts on the economic status on children's education along the U.S. Mexican border? (the U.S. side)

The economic status of children's education on the US side, okay, there's more need for Spanish speaking teachers;which probaly cuts into the regular time for teaching the English speaking students.

Imagine that, were giving greater concern for Spanish speaking students than English speaking students in America.

Thats part of the problem...

It comes down to finances, they need teachers who can speak both languages, but they won't budget for it eitheir. I don't think its fair to "lure" teachers into a sitution where they "HAVE" to learn another language in order to teach. Alot of border states are like that, it becomes an unwritten requirement due to the population.

Can you imagine if people felt that way about American when they first came to Ellis Island years ago?

There was a least a desire to blend in and become an American citizen, now its more like..."I'm what I am, deal with it. I'm here, feed and take care of my family for free..."

Guess, I'm talking about a certain type... sorry.

Hey, you philosopher, and lover of soft asses, what does Chuck Norris say on this?

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I couldn't have said that any better myself. From the teachers perspective I can tell you that they spend more time working 1 on 1 with foreigners who cannot understand the understand and REFUSE to learn the language.. In that time think of how many US citizens kids get left behind. NOt to even mention that they automatically get free school lunches when most American kids who need them don't qualify.. all the extra expenses of books, tutors, etc JUSt because they refuse to assimilate
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by Scrappy on December 13th, 2008
Its not the kids fault but their parents. Then its not the parents fault...its the governments fault. You know what I mean? Gov., is protecting potential voters of the future. Plus, one can open programs aimed at helping the poor, and mismanage programs wo having any financial liabilities. Nice, huh?
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by Anonymous on December 13th, 2008
exactly..are you thinking what I am thinking welfare, low income housing (that used to have a waiting list of 6 months and is now up to 20 years BUT if you are illegal you get first choice over anyone else), free medical care... BIG ONE.. no taxes..are we thinking on the same line. Elderly starving to death cause they can't buy medicine and food but illegals get thousands a month free
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by Scrappy on December 13th, 2008
What sucks is many elderly people actually PAID INTO the system, and their social security isn't even enough to get by on. If your greatest attribute is having kids in a foreign country & sucking it dry economically by using its resources & never having to pay it back...America shouldn't want you. The illegals in my neighborhood are different. Legal ones get houses then rent out rooms, and I mean garages, too. (So the legals make money off the illegals...) When they say its a vicious cycle, they ain't kidding.
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by Anonymous on December 13th, 2008
I know. i am living on soc. sec/SSi and I make $650 a month. That sucks. Do you know how hard it is to live on that and then I get $20 in food stamps and people are griping because I am sitting home screwing the welfare system eating junk food making thousands of dollars a month.. what a joke. I haven't bought fruits and veggies in 6 months. I live on hot dogs and pasta..cheap stuff but I NEVER see a foreigner buying anything less than the BEST in the store.
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by Scrappy on December 13th, 2008
I'm sorry to hear that. If a person works & paid into the system, then the State should pay out more to those types than people just wanting everything for free. Your diet sounds awful, but there's NO reason you shouldn't have veggies & fruits. There's always a fruit item on sale. I don't see foreigners buying the best, but seeing them buy & pay with food stamps does upset me. How did a temporary idea for helping out a person, reach a point of welfare being a permanent fixture to people? Its just wrong.
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by Anonymous on December 14th, 2008
thanks you too for the thoughts. i had just read an article and was very dissappointed on this overlooked social issue. i was devastated...

and you know what chuck norris says about this "Im hungry"
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by socrateswasfat on December 15th, 2008
Hey pursurer of soft asses, glad your back! ;) jk

socrateswasfat, what did the article say about this overlooked social issue? Do you feel that Border states have a better understanding of what we're saying, because certain states have more illegals?

RE: Chuck Norris saying," I'm hungry.."

Yeah, aftewards, he ate all the illegals... ;) jk
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by Anonymous on December 15th, 2008
What's devastating to you about this social issue? If it can be handled in a better manner, then its not devastating. Politicians aren't pursuring it for a reason;votes. Its curable but not many bring up solutions...
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by Anonymous on December 15th, 2008
and sh!t out a bean burrito big enough to cover El Paso! ill find you a link of the article. i just feel it is highly overlooked. not necessarily about illegals, but they play a part in the lack of funds for the area. it was more on the whole economy and funding situation, compared to test scores and state education regulations. texas was somewhat of an exception, as they do have a high standard of education.
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by socrateswasfat on December 15th, 2008
Face it Norris is bulit that way...;)

Right now the news keeps blaming everything on the economy. Don't you think there's alittle bit of politicians just mismanaging money wo being held accountable?

Aren't I supposed to stomp my feet or something? (Yellow rose of Texas...)
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by Anonymous on December 15th, 2008
i think...or you can clap your hands to 'deep in the heart of texas'

and this has been a problem (noticeably) since the 80's. so blaming the economy NOW doesnt make sense. anyway, no matter what our economy does, should we rob our nations genious children and save the auto industry instead? hmm...

i'm not a major in any economics, nor do i care. something just doesnt seem right here.
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by socrateswasfat on December 15th, 2008
Personally I don't think we can afford to lose the auto industry. Its one of the last few manufacturing industries America's got left. We are known for our cars, trucks, suv's, harley's...and I'll toss in Jack Daniels; just to see you under some manly swoon. ;)

Our children are important, but ALL of us, are going to grin and suck it up economically whether we want to or not. Making it a FAIR exercise among the masses is awhole new deal though...
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by Anonymous on December 15th, 2008
that is called socialism, and im not for it.
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by socrateswasfat on December 15th, 2008
Socialism? Helping out an iconic American auto industry like Ford, is rooted in socializm??!

How much of that Chuck Norris Texas size bean burrito did you inhale?

I don't see a connection between helping out an iconic company that needs help w socializm; but I do see a connection between helping Ford out and keeping workers employed, well as the company being able to supply drivers of Ford vehicles w parts if need be.
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by Anonymous on December 15th, 2008
i must have took your 'fair exercise' comment out of context...
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by socrateswasfat on December 15th, 2008
What I mean by fair exercise, is the middle class (dwindling) aka working poor, seem to bear the most casualitites of these types of endeavors...
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by Anonymous on December 15th, 2008

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