this petition is how Spring ISD schools have created an ineffective learning technique called "Layered Curriculum" which result in the student teaching themselves on subjects and important topics that need to be taught by teachers. This teaching format is very time consuming and the students only have a short period of time to do it while the teachers sit at their desk and do absolutely nothing. The curriculum consist of 60 or more assignments, which are each worth a certain amount of points, for example maybe 5. the teacher has the authority to give you the points or not if the work is not done to their pleasing, which the student does not know because it was not taught to them. I have been surveying and asking students and their grades from this lesson and the most responses i have been hearing is that their grades have been dropping because of it and not only in the class that they are doing the layer curriculum in but also in other classes because of how time consuming it is leaving them no time to focus on other things. This needs to be stopped as soon as possible because it is and will surely destroy our students future. (from personal experience)

My wife and I were married in Washington DC, but our union is not legally recognized in Georgia.

We should know what we are putting into our bodies. Labels on food products should indicate whether or not they contain GMO products.

I have a young granddaughter and I'm concerned about the effect that genetically modified food could have on her health. If Monsanto, and other chemical companies who produce GMO's think that this foods is safe, why are they so reluctent to have GMO's labeled? Many scientist have raised concern about the long-term effect of GMO's on the organs of growing children. Not enough research has been done. At least let the consumer make the decision to as to whether to purchase food that's been genetically modified or not. We need labeling for GMO's just as for fat/sodium/calorie content.

GOP Governor Pat McCrory is planning to sign into law a tough voter ID law amoug the first pieces of state legistation. In conjunction with these new voting restrictions, Republicans all across the South used their control of state legislatures following 2010 to pass redistricting maps that will lead to new voting restrictions placing as many Democratic lawmakers into as few “majority minority” districts as possible as a way to maximize the number of Republican seats.

The Georgeson Botanical Garden does not have funding to continue operations as usual. Although permanent funds are being sought, those would not be available until after 2014. Capital funds are needed in order to allow the gardens to continue operations. These funds will be used to provide two student summer interns and one winter intern, to continue to expand peony research plots and to continue to restructure the gardens to be lower maintenance in the future. The Garden provides not only valuable research and educational opportunities, but also is a highly valued public space for the residents of Fairbanks and visitors alike. The Gardens are a rich community resource that should be supported.

The health and welfare of Coloradans are at risk from fracking. I don't want to live here anymore if this continues in our state.

It is a proven fact that marijuana helps with pain and other medical issues. I have seen many good citizens have their name ruined over these ridiculous, self-righteous laws which are imposed on the people of this country. Why should someone even have to pay for the act of smoking or eating something that grows right up from the ground. The state and government go to far with their power. Its not for the people. It;s all about filling their pocket.

President Obama and Congress, WE need to stand up and speak up as a country against animal cruelty, abuse and inhumane treatment. WE also need to lead by example with EMPATHY and COMPASSION. WE need to stand on the right side of history and use our VOICE to do the right thing for all animals on Earth. Every year, at a village near Hanoi, on the 6th day of the lunar new year, which this year is February 15, 2013 a pig is brutally chopped into two so that people can smear banknotes with its blood in the belief that it would bring luck.

When I went to Florida, I realized just how many trees were tore down for construction purposes, such as building a "dream" home. Not to mention the fact that many animals and insects do not have a consistent food source, and home. While it would not be logical to stop tree cutting for construction purposes altogether, we must limit the number of trees construction destroys.

Prosecute the NRA under the RICO racketeering law for its support to domestic criminal activities and foreign and domestic terrorism.

Banning only new sales of assault weapons and large capacity magazines is meaningless. REGULATE ALL of them, Require registration of all, even those people currently own, assess owner's fitness, require payment of a fee, enforce registration law, and tax ALL sales at 200% of sale price. Provide buy back incentives and allow for donation to well-regulated shooting ranges that will secure the weapons.