Frankly, I have been shocked at how strange people behave when they support School Boards and Common Core. You hear some of the strangest comments from these types. It takes a lot to shock me these days, too...

So, I got some thumbs down over this? How do I see who that would be?

I don't know if anybody has spoken to them. I haven't attended any meetings because I work about 70 hours per week. Work. Play with my kids. Hit the gym late at night. Work again...

Great points. And, I am unsure I even want the attention.

Your comment reminds me of something I told the Superintendent of our last district (where we actually live). They got caught (we found out later) actually beating up kids with autism. They, through their special ed admin, systematically screwed over families of kids with special needs. In front of a large group of parents with kids with special needs (the ONLY time the district ever organized such a group...) I made the statement, "You have such a great group of caring, involved parents here. You should see us as a resource, not as adversaries." The crowd exploded. But...it didn't matter. My son was already in a private school at that time.

In my gut, I feel that trying to help is worse than pounding sand... I feel as though the machine is in automatic mode and it's going to simply gobble up kids and their families. Nothing can stop it. But...I appreciate the input from my fellow Gulchers, of course.

I am granting points back to the producers. Some looters and moochers stole them from this post.

Looks like there may be a member of the school board giving thumbs down to people here without any dissenting comment. Typical "public servant" looter.

Just homeschool them.

Has anyone spoke to them about it? If not, and you have any desire for them to do something different, then yes. If you or others have spoken to them about other things and they have not responded favorably, I wouldn't waste my time. I would send them a short letter stating why you've pulled your children. My 2 cents, for what it is worth.

Are you ready to strike or not?
At this point are you Rearden or Galt?
If your answer is Galt, do you have a plan to stop the motor of the world?
Which will be more likely to have the effect you want, (a) presenting your rational argument to the school board, or (b) doing nothing?
Do you understand if the local school board can act as you argue even if they agree?
Your 'solution' must be lower risk, greater reward for the school board members than the status quo.

Personally, I choose to think that we must do something or the statists will win. But, know your enemy, and have a rational strategy and specific tactics to practice.
(Apologies for stating what is obvious to you, Abaco.)