Besides taking inordinate amount of time to administer, computer testing of young children in K-2nd grades is inappropriate. These children do not have the developmental skills or physical abilities to type and use a mouse, which are needed to take a computer test. Nor do they have the attention span to take a 30 to 40 minute test on a computer. Children are exposed to stress and anxiety unnecessarily. Furthermore, children without computers at home are at a strong disadvantage, thus increasing the educational gap. Results from computer tests do not assess a teacher’s ability to teach or improve our children’s education. Testing is necessary, but it should complement teaching and not hinder it. Computer-based tests only show which items were missed or correct, but they do not show why the student answered the way they did. When a paper/pencil test is given in a small group setting, the teacher can observe the students' thinking process, which is instrumental in guiding instruction for the students. In this setting, teachers can improve their performance or enhance specific teaching skills.

Wait…isn’t this supposed to be about the kids? This is supposed to be a club that is, from its own website, “dedicated to teaching our youth the remarkable game of soccer while promoting sportsmanship, discipline and teamwork.” This email and the apparent events of the past several months (years?) clearly indicates this board is incapable of leading by its own values. Sportsmanship? Discipline? Teamwork? Hardly. Instead, as parents and coaches, we are watching a political nightmare and what appears to be an abuse of power. Financial improprieties?…conflicts of interest?…misuse of club’s membership directory? And yet, all we get is a vague email assuring us that everything is ok and the board is going to do a better job now? We have lost all trust and confidence in the board oversight of this club. This is behavior we would not tolerate in our children and we should not tolerate it in our so-called “leaders”.

Publix claims that shopping in their stores is a "pleasure".. Which is true in most instances. Having to walk past a tank of Live Lobsters which are obviously suffering while waiting to be bought and boiled alive is DISTURBING.. And shows a lack of compassion on the part of the store.

In 1984 children and family workers came into my house and lied to obtain custody of my 27 day old baby even though there was nothing wrong with her. They adopted her out to a former person who use to work for Department of Youth Services because she couldn't have children and wanted my Stephanie. I was mentally abused also threatened! If camera's were in place I would have never watched her walk out the door. They lie!

A lot of children are taken from their houses on false allegation's the worker's will say the Biological Parent's said something that isn't true then they will stand behind it. With camera's in place there will be not more lies!

As a potential leader in the green movement and containing a large student base looking for entertainment and exercise, MSU should pursue sustainable recreation in the form of a rock wall made of recyclable materials. It could set a standard of environmental awareness in recreational facilities and provide a piece of infrastructure that the East Lansing area is lacking.

As a growing community, the city of Springboro, Ohio offers many amenities to it's citizens. A choice in high speed internet is not one of those amenities. For High Speed Internet, Time Warner Cable is the ONLY choice. AT&T offers DSL at 6 mbps, while TWC Roadrunner High Speed Internet offers up to 50 mpbs. Beyond AT&T DSL and Time Warner, there is no other option. If U-verse were available, it would be at speeds up to 45 mbps and would provide some competition for Time Warner Cable. By their own admission, TWC suffers from "intermittent outage problems" in Springboro, an issue they have no motivation to correct, because they have almost no competition. In recent weeks, many residents have complained about diminishing internet speeds from TWC, even when paying for the high-priced "Ultimate" or "Extreme" Roadrunner. The addition of U-verse to the area would provide some motivation for TWC to address the issues they have in this area. As citizens of Springboro, we demand a choice - and it is our right to have a choice.

Citizens United prevents the average person's voice from being heard. Voter turnouts are already low this will only influence more people to not be involved in their government. What good is a democracy if elections can easily be influenced by massive amounts of money. The U.S. Supreme Court made a mistake, now it is up to the people to fix it.

Being able to access the internet at school is important for learning in the 21st century. It is also important our children access it through safe technology. The World Health Organization has classified Wi-Fi as being potentially carcinogenic. Therefore, we need to explore the alternatives to Wi-Fi that exist to ensure our children can realize the benefits of the internet without the potential health risks from the radiation emitted by wireless devices. We believe children and staff have a right to a safe school environment. On October 3, 2012 , the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) approved a warning about Wi-Fi in schools in which the AAEM stated:“Adverse health effects from wireless radio frequency fields, such as learning disabilities, altered immune responses, and headaches, clearly exist and are well documented in the scientific literature. Safer technology, such as use of hard-wiring, is strongly recommended in schools.” Dr. Martha Herbert, a pediatric neurologist and neuroscientist on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School of Medicine and on the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital, wrote to the Los Angeles School Board on February 8, 2013, discouraging the installation of Wi-Fi, explaining that wireless radiation “from Wi-Fi and cell towers can exert a disorganizing effect on the ability to learn and remember, and can also be destabilizing to immune and metabolic function. This will make it harder for some children to learn, particularly those who are already having problems in the first place.” The American Academy of Pediatrics in August 29, 2013 wrote "Current FCC standards do not account for the unique vulnerability and use patterns specific to pregnant women and children. It is essential that any new standard for ...wireless devices be based on protecting the youngest and most vulnerable populations to ensure they are safeguarded throughout their lifetimes." Moreover, on November 14, 2013, the AAEM wrote “The peer reviewed, scientific literature demonstrates the correlation between RF exposure and neurological, cardiac, and pulmonary disease as well as reproductive and developmental disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions. The evidence is irrefutable. Despite the research, claims have been made that studies correlating emissions from Wi-Fi, phones, smart meters, etc. with adverse health effects do not exist.” While we are putting more and more radiation in our classrooms, countries around the world have opted for protecting their children. The governments of France, Belgium, Israel, Finland, Russia, India and the European Union have all taken steps toward reducing children's exposure to radiation from Wi-Fi and other wireless devices. In Israel, the Ministry of Education has banned the use of wireless networks for preschool through second and has instructed all schools to perform radiation tests. In addition, Israel’s Minister of Health, Rabi Litzman, stated that he supports a ban on Wi-Fi in schools.

There is and has been visible polluting of skies, water, wildlife and humans. Myself and others around the world, want it to cease.

Because Governor Goodhair and his predecessor have done enough to ruin education in this state. It is time that real intellectuals decided curricula in this state and not the pseudo-intellectuals of the far right. I want my state to be what it can be...not the horrible anti-Utopia created by greed and self-centered politics from the far Right.

CCW permit holders need laws that make sense and are standardized. Shaneen Allen is an example of what went wrong, prosecuted for a misunderstanding. Pistol permits/CCW/concealed carry should be allowed nationally as drivers licenses are recognized nationally. Email/write/call your senator and congressmen to bring back HR 822 National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011