I think the state is the level at which standards educational standards ought to be set. The state carries the burden of public education. Fedral interveniton into education has never helped, only pumped more money into a poorly managed and slovenly…
Public Schools desperately need to be the voice that passes on to the rising generation the values and concepts on which their liberties and freedoms as US citizens are based. An essential component of this teaching must include the intent of the fr…
August 5, 2009
Stan Harris is now a member of The Five Freedoms Network
I was brought up to seek truth. I am not the "truth guru" so I need God and others to help me find it. I teach school. I Love teaching! I love kids. I am deeply concerned for America. I need to make my voice heard. I believe we have to return to time-tested values and principles in order to preserve our liberties.
My Ideal School is a Place Where:
Children are free to grow and learn at their own pace and with wise guidance, in their own direction of interest. School needs to be a place where personal opinions will not be suppressed, but rather encouraged, a place of refuge from the emotional storms of domestic unrest. School needs to be a place of collaborative learning, sharing and living; a place where one learns to give voice to the creative ideas and unique feelings of divine human inheritance.
My Religious Views:
I am a Christian. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon). I believe all people are spiritual offspring of God, and that each, if persistent in his or her quest for truth, will ultimately be divinely led to a fullness of understanding and peace.
My Political Views:
I support any effort to live by, protect and defend the constitution of the United States of America along with its Bill of Rights, embedded in a commitment to stay constantly true to the principles and intentions of the framers of that document.
My Favorite Freedom:
Freedom to worship according to the dictates of my own conscience
Hi Stan, and welcome to the Five Freedoms Network. How did you hear about us?
I have to say I love math! Are you familiar with Bob Moses's work with The Algebra Project? I truly believe math literacy is a critical component of readiness for participation in a democratic society - I'm glad you've joined the Network!
As you can see from the world map on our home page, we have a growing, eclectic community of individuals from across the globe -- from Brooklyn to Pakistan, from North Dakota to China. Thank you for taking the time to add your voice to that fascinating mix.
As you surf around the Network and its companion site, www.fivefreedoms.org, I urge you to share your voice throughout. Take our You Be The Judge First Amendment quiz (a new scenario every two weeks). Leave a comment on a fellow member's personal page and make a new contact. Upload a video to our gallery, or watch and react to one already there. Join (or start) a group or visit the Soapbox to contribute to (or start) a discussion. And invite others to join us.
In short, use your voice to co-create our online community :-)
You may also be interested in taking a look at our companion site - the or. The section on "What We Value" includes a variety of resources about the five freedoms of the First Amendment, our leadership framework, student voice, and impact factors.
Post a comment on my page anytime with questions or ideas. Thanks again!