My Thoughts After Reading "Against Schools" by Mary Leue's

     Sorry this is late... I have been sick and slow moving.

     Mary and Gatto had a few things in common. I feel that children help along the way, to make sure they are following the path. Although you can't hold their hands forever - we must be able to allow them to think for themselves and pay for the choices that they make along the way. It is important to help, but not do for them. That is were I see Gatto and Mary had in common. With this being said, Mary seemed like a wonderful mother and teacher. Her children are a fine example of her accomplishments.

     I feel that the technical school had a wonderful program set forth to help these students by making learning fun. It is economical and also allowed students to watch others enjoying their great accomplishments. It is also a wonderful way to encourage self esteem.  The children in todays society have to remember that they are people and I know it is hard for them to get tossed around like a garden salad with the educational system we have.

     The 5th paragraph/pg.1, reminded me of Stand & Deliver were students were getting a discrimanated education. There was a huge prejudice problem in both the urban and rural. Children have a chance in life, as long as they are given one.

     Unlike all the other essays we have read, while preparing to write our 3rd and FINAL thesis, this essay talked about accomplishments of the writer and the other didn't. It was an individual finger pointing session and raunt.

     If we all work together to better the educational system, including the government listening to the citizens of the United States - we could all make this a better place for our grandchildren's futures.