One day?  Come on, as a retired teacher one day less isn't going to prevent learning. Our school year is based on so many days for the year, and that number of days WAS covered.

I agree, Jimmy, but it can happen, and it is possible to get through all of this - abortion was not an option (timing) and she did want to keep her daughter.  She and the family did spend time in counseling.  I'm not condoning children out of wedlock, especially babies having babies, but when it happens, and a young mo...more

No, she didn't!  She also has never gone on welfare, nor are her parents, who are hard working and supportive!  They are not wealthy, either, but the family, grandparents and so on, are close and loving and acceptive of what could have been a "not good" situation!

My too young great grandaughter became a mother at 15, went on to graduate with honors and a scholarship to university.  She is doing a great job at both mothering and getting her education.   It might not have been the best start, but she is a great success story.  The young father offered to quit school to get a job ...more

Do we have to go into this now?  My, gosh, we JUST started a new 4 year term and I for one don't want to listen to all this for 4 more years!   Regardless of your - or my - political leanings, for Pete's  sake, drop it!

Don't know about others, but our farm (in Illinois) certainly isn't going to make more money this year. We still have to pay for seed, harvest, chemicals and machinery repair, etc. despite the fact that the crop isn't great.  Insurance only covers part of the year's expenses.  Yes, we have had some  good crops in the p...more

What is your point? This isn't what the article is about.  You are as ignorant as the school district!

I agree with you.  It is spam, as it is advertising, and should not be allowed.  I usually leave a message or get rid of it temporarily, but it comes right back.   Obviously, it has nothing to do with the article under discussion.

We know that.  The point of the article (killing of a koala) is what you ought to be commenting about!  Education is more than correcting someone's comments.