Hair today, gone tomorrow (and a few more days)

[AFK]

http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/27/10251318-school-suspends-cancer-survivor-boy-for-growing-hair-for-locks-of-love

They suspended this kid because he had long hair.  Apparently the rules on the books don't allow male students to have long hair.  And this kid is growing his hair to donate to other kids who've gone through cancer. 

But the thing that really floors me, is they have this ass-hat from the school on record saying they want to find a way for the kid to continue his education and not fall behind.

Yeah, it's called get your fucking school board together, vote on a change of policy, and let the kid back in.  What the fuck is there to deliberate?  Jebus almighty!

[P3nT4gR4m]

Lets be honest if that's the school policy what the fuck is their education like? Personally I'd be looking to find a proper school and chalking this one down to a narrow escape.

[AFK]

This is one of those charter schools that the conservatives get all excited about here in the States.  If they had their way, they'd empty public schools and put them all in schools like this. 

[P3nT4gR4m]

pls to explain "charter schools" for those of us too lazy to google it? I'm sensing some kind of indocrination/brainwash facility. Perhaps with a focus on Zombie magicians and intelligent design? (maybe I'm wrong and I'm just having a Jesus Camp hangover)

[AFK]

From Wiki, because I'm lazy too: 

Charter schools are primary or secondary schools that receive public money (and like other schools, may also receive private donations) but are not subject to some of the rules, regulations, and statutes that apply to other public schools in exchange for some type of accountability for producing certain results, which are set forth in each school's charter.^[1] Charter schools are opened and attended by choice.^[2] While charter schools provide an alternative to other public schools, they are part of the public education system and are not allowed to charge tuition. Where enrollment in a charter school is oversubscribed, admission is frequently allocated by lottery-based admissions systems. However, the lottery is open to all students. ^[3] In a 2008 survey of charter schools, 59% of the schools reported that they had a waiting list, averaging 198 students.^[4] Some charter schools provide a curriculum that specializes in a certain field — e.g., arts, mathematics, or vocational training. Others attempt to provide a better and more efficient general education than nearby public schools. Charter school students take state-mandated exams. ^[5]
Some charter schools are founded by teachers, parents, or activists who feel restricted by traditional public schools.^[6] State-authorized charters (schools not chartered by local school districts) are often established by non-profit groups, universities, and some government entities.^[7] Additionally, school districts sometimes permit corporations to manage chains of charter schools. The schools themselves are still non-profit, in the same way that public schools may be managed by a for-profit corporation. It does not change the status of the school. In the United States, though the percentage of students educated in charter schools varies by school district, only in the New Orleans Public Schools system are the majority of children educated within independent public charter schools.^[8]


I suppose they aren't quite as kooky as some of the private schools, particularly the religious ones.  But, at least that one in the OP article, is rather nutty and probably should be emptied to spare the children. 

[P3nT4gR4m]

LOL You americans really are seven shades of fucked. And I thought we had it bad over here

[Sita]

I went to a charter school for part of high school. Wish I could have stayed there, was quite fun and I learned more than at the regular school.

[The Good Reverend Roger]

LOL You americans really are seven shades of fucked. And I thought we had it bad over here

We do this shit to entertain YOU.  Show a little appreciation.

[Luna]

LOL You americans really are seven shades of fucked. And I thought we had it bad over here

We do this shit to entertain YOU.  Show a little appreciation.

I thought that WAS Belgiumish for appreciation...

[Cain]

We have charter schools over here, too.  Only they're called "academies".

Thanks Michael Gove!

[EK WAFFLR]

I becoem happier and happier to live in a land of "More Openness and More Democracy".
Seriously.