en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/4238002 Comments by mthyken http://www.katu.com/news/local/Kids-found-abandoned-Do-you-know-who-they-are-153875585.html#IDComment367036258 True, but then the parents can be identified. This way they can't. I completely agree with you and am thankful we have "safe locations" in our society to drop off kids! Fri, 25 May 2012 13:50:37 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Kids-found-abandoned-Do-you-know-who-they-are-153875585.html#IDComment367036258 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Kids-found-abandoned-Do-you-know-who-they-are-153875585.html#IDComment366749587 I don't know all the facts so maybe there is a logical reason these kids where there but my first thoughts are.... Yah know... This is super sad, but at least someone had the decency to abandon them, instead of kill them, which seems to be what is happening a lot lately! I hope they get warm food in their tummies, a nice bed to sleep in and lots of hugs. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:27:08 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Kids-found-abandoned-Do-you-know-who-they-are-153875585.html#IDComment366749587 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362239869 Agreed! Nice debating with you. Have a good day. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:48:21 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362239869 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362161383 I agree with you on vouchers and/or charter schools etc. Teachers actually have limited power regarding what they get to teach in the classroom, how quickly they need to teach it, etc. I very much understand how multiple parties are frustrated with the education system. I have always been a believer in public education and still believes it holds they key to educating the future society. In the mean time, I have pulled my kids from public school, because of all the problems impacting teachers and students. It will be intersting to see what will happen with the adjustments to NCLB, which caused a lot of mayhem. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:59:13 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362161383 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362074190 Smerking Love the name! Putting that aside, I am not a teacher in the district. You are welcome to your opinions but are incorrect when you aim them at me via the word "you". Thu, 17 May 2012 13:57:24 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362074190 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362073307 MychF "you"? I am not a teacher in the Reynolds district....I understand your comments but don't direct your anger at me via "you". Thu, 17 May 2012 13:55:36 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362073307 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362072321 KRAMR: I am in absolute agreement that the union makes is very hard to fire poor quality teachers. This is a major frustration, I am sure, for many district administrators and teachers that witness this frustration. In reality, it is the whole system that is screwing over kids, not the individual teachers. The system also contains of poor administrators, an embarrassing low about of academic days, large class sizes, and a horrible way of helping support students that require additional support (talented and gifted or special education). I am pro education because I believe how our future society in America will act depends on the quality education received now. I know there are some great teachers in Reynolds, just like there are in other districts. It is a shame those teachers are being cast in a negative light. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:53:12 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment362072321 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Alexandra-Watkins-Washington-County-Sheriffs-Deputies-TriMet-DHS-wandering-child-diaper-151824925.html#IDComment361884176 Many TU to you Thu, 17 May 2012 04:39:48 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Alexandra-Watkins-Washington-County-Sheriffs-Deputies-TriMet-DHS-wandering-child-diaper-151824925.html#IDComment361884176 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Alexandra-Watkins-Washington-County-Sheriffs-Deputies-TriMet-DHS-wandering-child-diaper-151824925.html#IDComment361883996 Picture book..... Love it Thu, 17 May 2012 04:39:08 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Alexandra-Watkins-Washington-County-Sheriffs-Deputies-TriMet-DHS-wandering-child-diaper-151824925.html#IDComment361883996 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment361883258 Yes I am disgusted by how the district has handled this situation, but don't expect sympathetic viewers on this comment board. A lot of teacher bashing here! Thu, 17 May 2012 04:38:00 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment361883258 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment361825661 First, I will not "argue" on a public comment site. Second, I don't spend a large amount of time on the comment site. From your comments, I can infer you are not pro union/teacher. I do not believe the union and individual teachers are the same. I believe we have too many great teachers in the system. Reynolds has not had a contract for over a year. Many teachers do not care about the pay increase, at this point it is a mute issue. Most teachers did not begin teaching for the money, as America does not value education highly enough to pay teachers at a rate that matches many other industrialized nations. Advocating for kids equals lower class sizes increase in academic days a firm plan for student discipline safety plans for students returning to school post discipline appropriate support for students on IEP's or 504 plans The list can go on. My simple frustration is that all the media seems to report is "PAY". Teachers will lose money by going on strike. Our future society needs quality education... Thu, 17 May 2012 02:06:33 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment361825661 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment361761952 Do you have any other information sources to quote and/or form your option on besides the KATU website? Wed, 16 May 2012 23:25:39 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment361761952 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment361752421 This strike ISN"T even about the money (i.e. teacher raise), which is ALL that KATU is presenting as the argument. I sure wish the media would present BOTH sides, and focus on the many ways the teachers are advocating for the students. Reynolds District contains a student population that really needs to attend school, for a variety of reasons. I am sad for all those teachers and students impacted by this strike. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:58:29 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Reynolds-teachers-packing-up-for-strike-151791265.html#IDComment361752421 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teachers-in-Reynolds-School-District-are-poised-to-strike-150636285.html?clmob=y#IDComment356628287 I agree to an extent. If the student population in a class changes drastically over the school year, that is not the fault of the teacher or the teacher's ability to teach. Reynolds has a VERY mobile student population. Tue, 8 May 2012 19:23:45 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Teachers-in-Reynolds-School-District-are-poised-to-strike-150636285.html?clmob=y#IDComment356628287 http://www.katu.com/sports/Impact-blank-Timbers-2-0-149386125.html#IDComment350822077 LOL.... Yes they did lose, but no team is perfect! They will pull it together. Maybe it is time to change up the starting line up? I think we have A LOT of talent on our bench... Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:20:04 +0000 http://www.katu.com/sports/Impact-blank-Timbers-2-0-149386125.html#IDComment350822077 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Fla-police-chiefs-wife-runs-over-boy-in-parking-lot-149368985.html#IDComment350205065 To witness your own child being hit and too far away to do anything.... every parents worst nightmare. What a tragic situation for all involved. Prayers.... Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:27:08 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Fla-police-chiefs-wife-runs-over-boy-in-parking-lot-149368985.html#IDComment350205065 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Autistic-boy-found-alone-on-MAX-guardians-sought-149340355.html#IDComment350115260 THANK YOU KATU!!!! Despite all my TD.. Those that spend multiple hours working with students/adults with disability appreciate you recognizing the child before the disability!!! TU to you! Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:12:02 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Autistic-boy-found-alone-on-MAX-guardians-sought-149340355.html#IDComment350115260 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Autistic-boy-found-alone-on-MAX-guardians-sought-149340355.html#IDComment349986008 KATU!!!! PLEASE can we use Child First language... This is so important for the children that actually have the disability. "Child with Autism" found alone...... THANKS! Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:41:45 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Autistic-boy-found-alone-on-MAX-guardians-sought-149340355.html#IDComment349986008 http://www.katu.com/sports/Timbers-hand-Sporting-KC-first-loss-thanks-to-own-goal-148421215.html#IDComment344995696 Way to keep up the defense..all the way to the end! RCTID! Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:06:30 +0000 http://www.katu.com/sports/Timbers-hand-Sporting-KC-first-loss-thanks-to-own-goal-148421215.html#IDComment344995696 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Gresham-Barlow-outlines-plan-if-teachers-strike-147862375.html?clmob=y#IDComment341582240 Yes. This is absolutely happening. The Outlook just published an article written by a woman previously on the Reynolds School Board blasting the way the school board is handling the situation. This is one of the first articles, of many, I have seen sharing both sides of the negotiations. Many letters have been sent home to parents that appear to be one sided in nature. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:34:48 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Gresham-Barlow-outlines-plan-if-teachers-strike-147862375.html?clmob=y#IDComment341582240