Letters to the Poughkeepsie Journal

Wednesday, November 08, 2017

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New teacher certifications will lead to under-qualified teachers

The state Board of Regents has again lowered the bar to teacher certification. ("Three ways NY is making it easier to be a teacher") The following is a direct quote from the NY education commissioner: "The Regents continue to take important steps to ensure the quality of our teaching force." The fact that she said this without laughing out loud is amazing. …

Michael Linnane Sr.,
Pleasant Valley

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Those who 'take a knee' should be applauded

I have learned to ignore President Donald Trump but to hear his deafness quoted by a neighbor is upsetting. …

Marcia Dunn
Wappingers Falls

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About time people are criticizing Columbus

More controversy over removing statues, eliminating Columbus Day celebrations. Columbus should remain in our history books, but does not warrant his national glorification. …

Joyce Benedict
Hyde Park

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