[gardeners] Re: Winter storm in Rochester
B. Davis (gardeners@globalgarden.com)
Fri, 15 Jan 1999 18:04:13 -0500
And people wonder why kids don't read or learn anything of the
basic 3 Rs? It sounds like school is a matter of attendance and not
teaching.
Barbara Davis (who filled in the empty areas at home when her
daughter went to school) SW of Fort Worth, TX
>
> Penny in Halifax, my d-i-l says they don't close the schools
> because each day closed now means an extra day open
> next June. Once in awhile they get the brainstorm to get
> the kids to school, take attendance, and then send them
> right home. That entitles them to State Assistance for the
> day, but the parents could tear their hair out! Don't know
> why it's even legal...?