Another chilly day, and dealing with Blackboard Flu....

Another chilly day. I am pulling out the heavy blankets, putting up the summer clothing, and the kids are still out due to the strike. Right now, I miss my DSL service which I had to let go of until things change for the better. Dialup just is too slow for me. We are going to hang out at the library today, and I hope that there will be school tomorrow. I am conflicted about the issue. I feel for the teachers trying to hang on to what they still have, and the School Board trying to balance the budget. However the Detroit Public Students are losing in this battle and I do not want the State of Michigan coming in and taking over again. Some friends and relatives are suggesting charter school to me, but I am not ready to go that route yet, but this situation is pushing me to reconsider.

I did try a charter school some years ago, but it was not beneficial for my daughter, although my son excelled in the kindergarten/first grade environment. However I had to take them out of the school and put them back in DPS, which was in our best interests at the time. It was lucky for us because two years later, that particular charter school closed. The building and environment was nice, but there were issues with the school's charter and certification. The DPS elementary school they attended was pretty good, but their middle school is somewhat a nightmare. Right now like many other Detroit parents, I have to keep them where they are right now, although I am currently researching alternatives.