Graduation Rates ~ IA vs. NV
My hometown of IOWA FALLS, IA announced a 2009 graduation rate of 93.88 percent. Clark County ~ Las Vegas ~ has a rate slightly over 50 percent. There is work to be done at a time when cuts are being made. We need YOUR thoughts, Las Vegans ~ what can we do?
I realize there are differences between IA and NV but we all have young minds to mold and a future that depends on our youth.
Are there more parents who love and care for there children in IA ~ I don’t think so.
Are children brighter in IA ~ I don’t think so.
Are there better teachers in IA ~ I don’t think so.
Are there higher educational expectations in IA ~ maybe.
Are there fewer distractions in IA ~ for sure.
My children are grown, but I continue to share an interest in the quality of young people we educate throughout our country and particularily in my city of Las Vegas, NV. Money, thrown at all aspects of education is not the entire solution, although it helps. Quality education comes from the effort of the entire community to take the time and energy to raise our young people in all aspects of their lives.
Step up when you can.
Find a place to volunteer.
Listen.
Do something good today.
Tags: Education, Iowa, Iowa Falls Iowa, Las Vegas, Parenting
