I told you that TAKS test is a JOKE!!!!!
JUST ask the politicians who created it.
I bet the JUDGE would fail the Same Test
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No walk across the stage, judge rules
Students who didn't pass test loses in court
By Mary Ann Cavazos (Contact)
Originally published 05:14 a.m., May 30, 2008
Updated 05:14 a.m., May 30, 2008
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A judge denied an 18-year-old King High School senior's request Thursday for a temporary restraining order against CCISD that would have allowed her to participate in this weekend's graduation ceremony despite her failing the TAKS.
District Judge Bobby Galvan ruled against Khara Garcia and her mother, Dalia Brem, who sought the injunction against the Corpus Christi Independent School District.
Their attorneys, Rene Rodriguez and Angelica Hernandez, had argued the district's longstanding policy discriminated against Garcia and other students who failed the TAKS by barring them from participating in the ceremonies.
The district's attorney, Philip Fraissinet, said Garcia was given five chances to pass the test and that a ruling in her favor would leave open the possibility that any student who failed, was expelled or didn't have the class credits could participate in the ceremony.
Several district board members and administrators appeared at Thursday's court hearing, along with more than half a dozen students who, like Garcia, had failed the state exam.
After the judge's ruling, Rodriguez said there would be no point to filing an appeal because it is so close to Saturday's graduation ceremony.
"There's nothing we can do at this point," Rodriguez said.
Brem said the district's policy is unfair and added the TAKS is too difficult for many to pass.
"There were honor students that didn't pass the TAKS," Brem said. "I don't know that I could pass it."
She said she was unsure if her daughter would attend Saturday's ceremony to watch classmates walk across the stage without her.
"The class of 2008 is her family," Brem said, adding attending likely would be too painful.
Superintendent Scott Elliff said it was unfortunate that Garcia and other students would not be able to participate because the district wants all the students to succeed.
"Certainly, we feel for the plaintiff and the other students who are in this situation," Elliff said.
Garcia and other seniors still have another chance to pass the TAKS this summer. A separate graduation ceremony for those students will be in August.
Contact Mary Ann Cavazos at 886-3623 or cavazosm@caller.com
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related links Posted by 283478 on May 30, 2008 at 5:35 a.m.
Take a look at the TAKS test before you comment on it. Its on the Texas Education Agency's website -free to all.
These are SIMPLE tests, the reading is a joke and although one would need to study a little math before taking the Math test, this child has had math every school day of her life for about 16 years. My own children not only have passed each time but have often had perfect scores.
Our area is low in education - below average for our state. The worst thing that we don't like to talk about is that TEXAS according to the Rand Corporation who studied all 50 state's exams, is near the very bottom as far as difficulty and passing rates on national exams. In fact if it weren't for Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi, guess where we'd be ranked?
This child's mom should have devoted more time to her child's education rather that paying attorney's. Local taxpayers now have to foot the bill for this court action.
These tests are far from perfect but they are the only way to compare different schools and different districts. I do agree that educators shouldn't teach the test - just teach the fundamentals.
Excuses,excuses excuses - this kid failed 5 times. Sorry!
P.S. I am a member of the school board in Aransas County. I once wrote an article comparing the area school districts, however the Caller-Times couldn't handle it and all the data was published last month in the Coastal Bend Herald.
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related links Posted by 246343 on May 30, 2008 at 5:54 a.m.
Hats off to Judge Galvan. 5 times and Garcia couldnt pass the exam? Try staying off You Tube and studying a little more. Shame on momma Brem for setting the example to her daughter that if you can't measure up with countless other students just sue someone.
I have a 3rd grader who missed the mark on the reading exit level by two points. This is an A & B student and he missed the mark by two points. HE came to me and said "I have one more chance to take the test and only two points to go." Now there is winning attitude. He and I are consuming the study materials with vigor and he WILL pass the test when it issued again.
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related links Posted by 708171 on May 30, 2008 at 6:01 a.m.
Good call by the Judge, but this ruling was a no-brainer.
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related links Posted by 703885 on May 30, 2008 at 6:03 a.m.
Got to hand it to that Dahlia lady. She sure made it clear to anyone else wanting their child to walk the stage. NO!!! If you didnt get that but hell no!!! As for that other girls from Moody High school crying the sob story. You too... NO!! As for the daughter? Take off the blue contacts (cause they dont look right) and get your behind back there and pass it like everyone else. And if you dont pass it do it again til you do.....
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related links Posted by 703885 on May 30, 2008 at 6:22 a.m.
yeah really... "life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you going to get". And she got alright... kick in the head...
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related links Posted by 427774 on May 30, 2008 at 6:44 a.m.
I still say they should have been allowed to walk depending on class grades. Yes - given the opportunity 5 times does prove abundant opportunity, and I don't see how those involved in this case didn't know the facts well in advance of any plans made.
It's high school. It's not like the difference made in their lives on this one night is unimportant, and especially if they don't go on to earn their diploma by passing the TAKS. Appears there will be many walking the stage that will not actually receive diplomas because of the 'late date' issuing of class grades.
Some students will fail final exams that are being taken this week, walk the stage, and NOT receive their diplomas. Are ALL of the grades in, and organized to ensure that doesn't happen??? What's the actual difference? Neither will receive their diplomas as scheduled, but only those who failed the TAKS tests will not be allowed to walk.
Allowing them to walk does not diminish the principles of earned and deserved recognition. Not allowing them to walk diminishes the recognition for what they HAVE accomplished in completing the courses of high school, and when they are passing classes??? As compared to questioned matters of engineered testing???
No, this case does not appear to deserve the actions of the court simply because the 'quantity of failure was used to present the case. That does not mean there are not individual cases out there that do. And when we consider the drop out rates - what's the point of accomplishing the full time required only to fail when they may not have failed according to 'classroom' requirements?
The national levels of focus are engineered to target the accomplishments of the schools according the required level of academic knowledge. It really is a matter of principle that students serve the consequences of those well intentioned efforts.
Not that educators are failing according to direct skills, and accomplished effort in educating students. It matters that those simple facts of direct involvement aren't enough anymore - and aren't allowed either.
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related links Posted by 233913 on May 30, 2008 at 6:54 a.m.
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I don't agree... I think that high school is where students should begin learning about the real world. Many go from high school into the work force, and they need to understand consequences. Too many enter the work force believing that they should be reward just because they are there... not because of a level of achievement. I believe that this is, in part, because we have allowed our teens to feel they should be rewarded just because we treasure them, and not because they have reached goals.
There may well be alot wrong with our school systems - and it may well be that the TAKs test is a failure in and of itself. It may also be that our graduations are a "rite" of passage at the end of the year, and should be delayed a week or two after the final grades are actually in place. Regardless - "walking the stage" should be a privilege for those who "earned" the right. At least, that's my opinion.
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related links Posted by 425699 on May 30, 2008 at 6:58 a.m.
I would imagine that Timothy McVey, Adolph Hitler, Lee Harvey Oswald, The Uni-Bomber, Jeffrey Dahlmer,... and thousands of others like them passed plenty of academic tests.
Tests are stupid... they don't PROVE anything. Deal with that.
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related links Posted by 409487 on May 30, 2008 at 7:02 a.m.
well lets see the taks test is taken in every state in the united states being from a Military family my own children had to take this test in different school , but also follow that states rules , my youngest son is going to school here in texas and its no different , why should some be able to walk and others not its all about taks ,regardless how hard you worked to make good grades it doesnt matter if you dont pass this test, its really not fair but what is fair in life nothing you have to work for what ever you want in life and it dont came cheap anymore those children with parents who have money think that it will always work well think again its not fair to the other children who did work hard to pass this test < and whats even bad , you cant buy everything with money
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related links Posted by 359472 on May 30, 2008 at 7:09 a.m.
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Hey stupid! Do a little research on the twisted people you just mentioned, you just might find how highly educated they are, they just chose to use it in an evil manner.
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related links Posted by 425699 on May 30, 2008 at 7:18 a.m.
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My precise point. Can't you read?
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related links Posted by 238145 on May 30, 2008 at 7:20 a.m.
For the argument that "some people freak out when they take test and have passing grades in school" does not make sense. I believe the teachers are giving students their grades by guess what, tests!!! I never had any teachers just randomly assign grades to students because they just look smart, nope, a test would determine that.
Test - a set of questions, problems, or the like, used as a means of evaluating the abilities, aptitudes, skills, or performance of an individual or group; examination.
The test is not that hard, study the TAKS study guide, focus and concetrate!!!
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related links Posted by 712045 on May 30, 2008 at 7:33 a.m.
She said she was unsure if her daughter would attend Saturday's ceremony to watch classmates walk across the stage without her.
"The class of 2008 is her family," Brem said, adding attending likely would be too painful.
-------------------------------Mrs. Brem, you know what is PAINFULL???Attending my daughter's funeral was painful but I did it so stop being brats (both mother & daughter) and attend the ceremony in support of her so called family, friends, and classmates and show some pride.
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related links Posted by 298842 on May 30, 2008 at 7:35 a.m.
The Garcia girl needs to learn there are rules to follow in life and that life is tough. Her mama is not helping any, nor are her attorneys.
Good call by the Judge in this case.
I think 5 times is enough chances to pass anything.
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related links Posted by 253740 on May 30, 2008 at 7:36 a.m.
Way to go judge Galvan!!! Walking across the stage is a Privilege not a Right and should be earned.
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related links Posted by 241893 on May 30, 2008 at 7:36 a.m.
Take the cell phone away and STUDY!!!!!!!!!! That's all it takes.............
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related links Posted by 257135 on May 30, 2008 at 7:36 a.m.
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Obviously you can't pass a test either. Deal with that !!
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related links Posted by 257135 on May 30, 2008 at 7:42 a.m.
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I agree with you 100%. Does this kid really think that her classmates are going to care if she's walking across the stage or not? It's their moment to shine; they passed ALL tests and they earned it and she didn't.
This is not a life or death situation so to the Brem families, get a grip and grow up !! If any of you had spent as much time helping her study as you have with the media and FRIVOLOUS law suit, she might be walking the stage tomorrow.
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related links Posted by 269019 on May 30, 2008 at 7:44 a.m.
It would have been patently unfair to all the other students who met the requirements for graduation if someone who had not met those requirements was allowed to walk the stage.
Graduation is a public acknowledgement and affirmation of achievement--only those who have achieved should be allowed to participate.
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related links Posted by 359472 on May 30, 2008 at 7:48 a.m.
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Then I guess this was a blessing in the disguise? "Imagine" what she could do with an education under her belt, as lazy as she is and wanting to cut corners in life. She just may have made your list of twisted people you mentioned.
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related links Posted by 698482 on May 30, 2008 at 7:50 a.m.
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Reply to: 427774
You're right they should be allowed to walk across the stage... with a big scarlet F plastered across their foreheads...
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related links Posted by 388859 on May 30, 2008 at 7:50 a.m.
Ha! Too funny! Just found that old article people are talking about on the fashion closet snoop! That is too funny! Sorry, just had to mention it! LOL
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related links Posted by 384949 on May 30, 2008 at 7:51 a.m.
I am very happy with the outcome.
Those that know this student can count the days missed from school and know that that surely had something to do with the failed test. They can also wonder why her car was taken away from her and sold (her wild ways, perhaps?). And perhaps her mother can tell the whole truth and admit how much time her daughter spent studying versus time spent partying.
Bottom line, you earn things in life; they shouldn't ne taken for granted. You don't get things just for showing up. I am not sure why parents feel that they or their kids are entitled to privileges without having to earn them. Perhaps in this case, becuase Marion Luna Brem gave her sons senior jobs despite a lack of experience (even when criminal and other events would have kept others from employment), the family feels they are somehow above the rules.
Sometimes people have too much money and it is used to attempt to manipulate others to bend or alter rules in their favor. CONGATS to the judge for not letting money, bad parenting and poor life choices degrade and deminish the honor of those that worked hard to earn the right to walk on stage and graduate.
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related links Posted by 287001 on May 30, 2008 at 7:56 a.m.
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Uhhh......OK. Great logic. Wow!!!
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related links Posted by 329836 on May 30, 2008 at 7:56 a.m.
Did anyone else think Ms Garcia might be in the "family way?"
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related links Posted by 388859 on May 30, 2008 at 7:59 a.m.
WOW! She actually thinks and says she looks like Eva Longoria!
You are soo right! TOO freaking funny!!
Stop the running, for real, it's NOT working! Maybe try weights or something like that, something to give you shape and some sort of tone?? I'm just sayin! LOL Oh! And way to go in embarassing your daughter! Gosh! How sad! I would die if my mom ever announced to the whole city how dumb I am for not passing my taks 5 TIMES! Good job!
LOL Eva Longoria! Ha, sorry, just can't get over that! Laughing soo freaking hard right now!
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related links Posted by 234209 on May 30, 2008 at 8:01 a.m.
THE LAW IS THE LAW, WAY TO GO JUDGE GALVAN.
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related links Posted by 462063 on May 30, 2008 at 8:05 a.m.
Good!!! She shouldn't walk!! Maybe if she had spent more time studying, she would have passed.
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related links Posted by 712045 on May 30, 2008 at 8:05 a.m.
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I was wondering the same thing. On last night's newscast, it seemed as she was covering her stomach with her big purse. Maybe mama needs to concentrate on that instead of worrying that attending would be too "painful".
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related links Posted by 241057 on May 30, 2008 at 8:11 a.m.
Maybe she should be home schooled, or find a career that isn't connected to education. There are plenty of jobs out there. Look at all the drop outs and undocumented workers, most of whom don't have education. Alot of them have jobs.Not everyone is cut out to be schooled, and it's clear after 5 times of testing she doesn't make the grade. Reality check! Oh yea, why not get a government handout.
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related links Posted by 296404 on May 30, 2008 at 8:18 a.m.
Maybe she should opt to be placed in Special ed
Then get exempt from the Taks and be an IEP grad...
There are a number of kids who wil be walking and receiving a diploma who never passed taks....
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related links Posted by 408779 on May 30, 2008 at 8:24 a.m.
She apparently failed Sex Education, too.
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related links Posted by 416377 on May 30, 2008 at 8:27 a.m.
way to go Judge Galvan, Ms Garcia had many chances to pass, she just did not want to.
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related links Posted by 703142 on May 30, 2008 at 8:36 a.m.
Ms. Brem.
Those over-sized sunglasses didn't cover ANYTHING up!
Next time...try a wig.
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related links Posted by 252006 on May 30, 2008 at 8:49 a.m.
In Response to 329836
I also notice this and was wondering if she was or not?
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related links Posted by 712812 on May 30, 2008 at 8:52 a.m.
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so tests are stupid because evil people pass them......yeah, that makes a lot of sense......
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related links Posted by 329836 on May 30, 2008 at 8:58 a.m.
Maybe that's why her mom was pushing for the graduation now because in August it will be too obvious. Who knows!
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related links Posted by 319181 on May 30, 2008 at 9 a.m.
i am sorry but if she could not pass it in five attempts she deserves to sit in the audiance and watch.CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2008 GRADS
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related links Posted by 239763 on May 30, 2008 at 9:04 a.m.
I support this mother's decision. She did what she that was right for her daughter! The test is stupid! Colleges will accept you without the TAKS results (of course you do need the diploma to actually begin classes) because they only care about your high school grades!! A rep from the TEA stated on KRIS that they are getting rid of TAKS starting with the freshman on 2011-2012! She said the test consists of 4 yrs of info. Who really remembers what you learned in 9th grade when you are in 12th? I didn't & I was a honor student.
To all seniors that didn't pass the TAKS:
Don't give up! Try your best & you will succeed! Hold your heads up high!!
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related links Posted by 284374 on May 30, 2008 at 9:10 a.m.
The only problem I have with this, is that one of the t.v. stations reported something about the Superintendent was supposed to have a PHD when he got hired but didn't. he only had a masters, so they bent the rules for his benefit, but not for the student. This is a bunch of crap and he needs to resign since apparentlly he was qualified for the position.
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related links Posted by 342632 on May 30, 2008 at 9:11 a.m.
The judge was correct in his decision. I'm also glad that the judge was hispanic, other wise there would have been trouble.
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related links Posted by 241449 on May 30, 2008 at 9:14 a.m.
I would rather read about successful student's accomplishments in the newspaper rather than the failure of one.
Congratulations to all the seniors that will be graduating this weekend that actually worked for and deserved the privelege of walking the stage and receiving your diploma. Way to go class of 2008!
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related links Posted by 329836 on May 30, 2008 at 9:16 a.m.
post 239763
You think it was right for her mother to say FORGET THE RULES, I'll take care of this for you honey. Well you know what? It didn't work. They may be getting rid of the test in a few years but they haven't yet.
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related links Posted by 250840 on May 30, 2008 at 9:16 a.m.
These tests are not difficult, and the students have multiple opportunities to take and to pass them before the commencement ceremony. Maybe the young lady has a learning disability and isn't aware of it or maybe she just ins't very bright. She did not meet all of the requirements to graduate in the spring semester, so she shouldn't be walking with the students who did.
I love how her mother claims there are honors students who didn't pass the TAKS. Doubtful. I repeat: this is not a difficult test. Then she goes on to say she probably couldn't pass the test...duh. Sounds like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
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related links Posted by 363309 on May 30, 2008 at 9:24 a.m.
Bottom line.....this is Mama's faught. She is suppose to be the parent. Since my children have been taking the TAKs test, we study, we sacrafice, we take away cell phones, TV's, Ipods and the luxury of having a social life. EVeryone knows, you have to pass this test, or you do NOT graduate. Why are these few children so special, "I did not pass the test five times, I should be able to walk across the stage" boo hoo. Buck up, go back and study, and try try again.
Mommy should have worked closer with the teachers and counselors to monitor Misse's grades and progress before now. This begins Freshman year, with the practice test. Then Spohmore year is the real deal, two times to take the test. The ideal situation whould have been to pass the test the first time, or second.
There is entirely too many study guides available and rehab programs in all of the schools.
Shame on Khara for not applying herself, this means more book time and less social time. If she spent as much time on studies as she did on clothes, makeup, fake contacts and the phone, she would not be in this situation.
Shame on Mommy for not being a Pro-active parent when it really counted, during school when her daughter was failing the test for the first and second and third time.
Oh, and when you go public with something like this, you leave yourself and your family wide open for all types of criticisms. You should have thought about that before YOU, Mommy, opened this can of worms.
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related links Posted by 234573 on May 30, 2008 at 9:25 a.m.
Ok, thought I'd put some thoughts in here without personal attacks.
I don't think Mrs. Brem deserves the anger that seems to be thrown at her. I think she is misguided - and that she is missing an opportunity to make her daughter stronger and more able to face lifes challenges. By missing the mark - her daughter can learn the hard way that things won't always be given to you and that you need to work hard for it - (much the same way her grandmother earned it and apparently her mother as well).
The hardest lessons are the ones best learned. I guarantee there are going to be hundreds of CCISD graduates that had been able to coast through high school that did not learn that lesson and will fail out of college as a result.
I worked nearly full time in High School (and I didn't take it seriously). I didn't graduate. But I also never blamed anyone else for my situation. I got my GED went to work and worked my way through an Associates, Bachelors and Masters.
From what I know of others that were in my High School class - some went through college and have built good lives for themselves - others failed out of college and have struggled - others didn't go to college and have been successful - and still others did nothing and haven't accomplished much.
Mrs. Brem, I don't believe that any of us have a right to criticize or say that your daughter is stupid or that she didn't try. We don't know the situation. But I do feel compelled to offer you my advice.
Sit down with your daughter. Let her know that it is ok to fail - but that she has to take responsibility for it. She has to evaluate it and determine what she can do to succeed in the future. You clearly have an educated and successful family for this girl to learn from. Let her know how hard you've had to work. Use your mother-in-law as an example. She was never given anything, and I'm sure she had her share of obstacles.
I don't doubt you want what is best for your daughter. You wouldn't subject yourself to this circus if you didn't care about your daughters welfare. I honestly believe that the best thing you can do is to take your daughter to that graduation. Let her feel the pain. She needs to learn from that pain. You can't protect her from dissappointment - but you can teach her how to handle it with grace and integrity.
Twenty years from now - I hope that your daughter will be able to talk about her experience, about how it felt, and how she was able to overcome it and succeed. Rather than being an ordinary grad - she has the opportunity to be an extraordinary story.
All my hopes and wishes for your daughter.
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related links Posted by 250840 on May 30, 2008 at 9:26 a.m.
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A TAKS score is not a requirement when applying to a college, however, a HS diploma or a GED is, and in order to get your HS diploma, the state of Texas requires that you pass the TAKS. Does this one test tell all about a student? Of course not, but for now, it's the name of the game. I wonder what this young lady's grades were like because if you cannot pass the TAKS, there is a problem.
I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and guess that the reason you don't "remember" your 9th grade education is because you actually "learned" something. Learning and remembering/memorizing are two different things. I work with high school students and can attest to the fact that there are a lot of students who would rather be spoonfed and memorize rather than to actually learn something.
I was an honors student, too, and the TAKS/TAAS are jokes. The bigger joke is that people can't pass them.
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related links Posted by 242439 on May 30, 2008 at 9:28 a.m.
To those who side with this lady because the TAKS is evil incarnate, especially to 239763, guess what? You may not need this test now, but I bet you a MILLION DOLLARS that you'll have to take one just like it - it's called the THEA, SAT, ACT, and their ilk, to get into college. When I enrolled in 1999, I had to take the TESP (old test before the THEA) to attend college.
Besides, if you REALLY were an honors student and knew everything there was to know, the TAKS would be a piece of cake. You DON'T deserve to be called an honors student if you can't even pass a low-level test like the TAKS (kind of makes you wonder how the student would be considered an honors student in the first place).
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related links Posted by 710826 on May 30, 2008 at 9:32 a.m.
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Thank you, I agree with your point. I want to read about real life success stories with our kids.
There was an article on MSN business yesterday that it is possible to attend several Ivy League schools for "free", including Harvard and Yale. I would like to see the Caller Times do an article on this. The article I read states that family income has to be below $180,000 a year so there might be just one or two families from the area that qualify (sarcasm). The schools are having to offer these deals because they have so much money in endowments than what they know what to with.
Please follow up CT, maybe we can read in our paper about the real deal with our kids.
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related links Posted by 335574 on May 30, 2008 at 9:33 a.m.
If the Brem girl would have spent more time studying and less time getting knocked up she might have passed the TAKS test. No wonder her mom fought so hard to get the rule changed. Walking across the stage to get her diploma would have probably been her only chance for recognition. Sad but true.
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related links Posted by 712060 on May 30, 2008 at 9:37 a.m.
There are rules and they have to be followed. Making exceptions for one student will open the floodgates.
I agree that the TAKS test is not an indication as to the intellegence or lack of, of a student. In college, everthing is very analytical and professors challege students to think, rather than guess if A B or C is the answer. However, the test is something all student must take and pass. I don't agree with the rules and regulations of my job. But there are consequences if I don't adhere to them.
Mom needs chill out. If I didn't pass the TAKS test, you better believe my mom wouldn't be hiring lawyers to help me get my way. She'd take me to graduation and say, "Look, stupid...that could have been you walking across that stage."
I hope six times is the charm.
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related links Posted by 710197 on May 30, 2008 at 9:52 a.m.
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Failing the TAKS test PROVES that this girl couldn't accomplish what the majority of her classmates did. Deal with that.
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related links Posted by 288678 on May 30, 2008 at 9:57 a.m.
Thanks you Judge Galvan. Rules are rules and laws are laws and we need more people to stick with them.
If you let this girl walk the stage it diminishes the meaning of it for all the other students that did rightfully pass.
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related links Posted by 244585 on May 30, 2008 at 9:57 a.m.
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"I don't agree... I think that high school is where students should begin learning about the real"
I couldn't agree with you more!! The real world says that if you don't pass a driving test, you don't get a license. If you don't pass a drug test, you don't get the job you're applying for. The real world says you don't always get what you want! The real world says Mommy can't come to your rescue everytime! That's what athe real world says. You don't "get" to walk across the stage, you "earn the privilege" of walking across the stage. Don't dumb down our schools. Parents need to get on their kids, take away freedom and make sure they study enough.
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related links Posted by 699874 on May 30, 2008 at 10:04 a.m.
I can't believe the Mom had the nerve to try to put the blame on the judge for her daughter's failures. Shame on the Mom for not being a better role model. Where is the personal responsibility for the Mom and the daughter?? I'm guessing the daughter did not care and did not study.
It would have been a slap in the face to everyone who worked hard to pass the test to give this one girl a "free pass".
Good call, Judge !
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related links Posted by 363309 on May 30, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.
In response to post 248394
First of all, you have missed the point...what a surprise, this is about a parent being neglectful, and not tutoring her student.
You must be the most perfect human being. I hope all of your children and grand children do not have to pay for the "Sins of there Father". You might be white, but you are more ignorant than any other color, race out there.
Gettin "Knoked up" is not just a Hispanic epidemic. Just this week, two WHITE girls, under the age of 18 have revealed they two are Knocked up. One comes from a family with both parents, the other from a single father.
Homeys are not just Hispanic. Have you checked out Houston, and Dallas lately? Chicago and Cleveland? The numbers are the same for the Whites getting knocked up and generation after generation following in the same footsteps. The government continues to pay and allow this to happen. This is going on everywhere. Not just in South Texas.
Oh, and if you knew anything, we are not paying for this lawsuit, the family of Ms. Garcia is paying. She has to hire the attorney and pay the court cost, which include the fees for the baliff and courtreporter. But you are so smart, you knew that, right?
As far as Mr. Rodriguez goes, he is in this to make money. It is not his place to tell the customer anything except that he will defend them, right or wrong as long as they pay. That is a "Right" that was earned for all of us Americans. Are you an American? you do not sound like one.
And if you don't like it here in South Texas, North Mex, move the Hell away! We don't want your kind here.
Viva South Texas
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related links Posted by 699123 on May 30, 2008 at 10:09 a.m.
God has a plan- This is not the plan, criticizing, bashing and insulting. Please people just relax and thank god your healthy, alive and well.
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related links Posted by 712040 on May 30, 2008 at 10:16 a.m.
Ms. Brem, my boss just told me that if he catches me blogging on this site again I am going to get fired. Will you please file a restraining order against him so he can't fire me?
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related links Posted by 230598 on May 30, 2008 at 10:23 a.m.
Amen!
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related links Posted by 708377 on May 30, 2008 at 10:23 a.m.
Is she really pregnant? I missed her on the news this morning. If she is, that would explain the problem right there!
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related links Posted by 712789 on May 30, 2008 at 10:24 a.m.
alot of these kids dont take these tests serious at the beginning when they should. i mean at the beginning of the school year when the teachers first start talking about it.they wait till right before the test and when they fail they dont want to face it and dont want to be the only one from there friends that fail and ofcourse having to tell your family you failed...In life you dont get 5 chances to do alot of things if you dont do it the first time...tough luck..what are you suppose to do when you grow up and have your own bills to pay and u cant pay them on time..you cant look for excuses...its sad that you go to school for all these years but it only takes one test to keep you from walking the stage but if thats the rules then it applies to everyone and you just have to deal with it and make the best of it.. this isnt nothing new becuase when i was in school we had the taas test and if you didnt pass that you couldnt walk the stage either so just because they changed to name of the test doesnt make the matter any different..and alot of people who have commented might have a point.maybeen if more attention would have been payed since the beginning about this test instead of other extra curricular activies then maybee the outcome wouldve been ALOT better..sorry for this little girl but life goes on..... CONGRATS TO ALL GRADS!!!!
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related links Posted by 230598 on May 30, 2008 at 10:25 a.m.
She looked pregnant with that blue very loose blouse she was wearing!
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related links Posted by 329836 on May 30, 2008 at 10:27 a.m.
post 708377
It hasn't been proven. She looks like she is, but who knows?
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related links Posted by 238212 on May 30, 2008 at 10:28 a.m.
Don't they spend a lot of time learning how to pass the TAKS during their shcool years? I have also heard that there is no such thing as bad publicity no matter what business your in.
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related links Posted by 710826 on May 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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"As far as Mr. Rodriguez goes, he is in this to make money. It is not his place to tell the customer anything except that he will defend them, right or wrong as long as they pay. That is a "Right" that was earned for all of us Americans. Are you an American? you do not sound like one."
As far as Mr. Rodriguez goes and because as you rightfully state this is a right "earned" for all of us Americans, does Mr. Rodriguez not also have the right to say "no" to a potential client. I do not believe there is a law that he must defend anyone that comes before him to secure his services and in my opinion, this is a case that I would have respectfully declined..
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related links Posted by 362344 on May 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
isnt that marion luna brem's granddaughter? or am i wrong?
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related links Posted by 710197 on May 30, 2008 at 10:34 a.m.
I just think it is really sad that this poor girl with obvious self esteem problems already - that blue blouse wasn't covering the evidence very well - now has her mom announcing to the whole community that her daughter has repeatedly failed the MINIMUM standards test. I think it is all about the mom. She is upset she doesn't get to have the big party she was planning - or so she keeps saying. If it was truly about the girl, the mom would have been there spending time and money on getting her the help she needed to pass the test. Just maybe that would have made her feel valued enough to keep from getting knocked up, too... just saying.
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related links Posted by 238652 on May 30, 2008 at 10:36 a.m.
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I agree with your comment "the fact that there are a lot of students who would rather be spoonfed and memorize rather than to actually learn something." Most students these days want everything given to them instead of earn it.
The TAKS test is based not just on what you know, but it requires the students to use higher level thinking skills to solve their answers. Yes , the questions and problems are simple, but they set the question/problem in a way that the student must think, set up, and solve the problems for the answers.
Teaching to the test does not help the students it is the reason why a lot of students would rather be "spoonfed" instead of learning. This a good reason why students are losing the valuable thinking skills, which is the reason why the are failing the TAKS.
Yes, I agree that the test does not prove how smart or good of a student your child is, but until the state changes its policy one must abide by it.
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related links Posted by 710197 on May 30, 2008 at 10:37 a.m.
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LOL!!! are you really expecting a lawyer to make an ethical choice over and above money! What planet are you from ?
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related links Posted by 298842 on May 30, 2008 at 10:40 a.m.
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Post 045....my sympathies on the loss of your daughter.
You are Right On with your post.....the student who failed five times does not know what painful really is to be acting the way she is about all of this.
If she is telling the truth about her graduatinion class is family to her, then she will attend the ceremony.
Whoever said life was supposed to be easy.
It isn't.
She needs to learn to roll with it, but then with a mother like this girl has, she does not have much of a chance.
The Judge made absolutely the right decision in this matter.
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related links Posted by 250840 on May 30, 2008 at 10:42 a.m.
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Whoa, whoa, whoa. Go back and read my post again. I think I make a pretty clear point--if you want to go to college, you must first graduate from HS or get a GED. In order to graduate from a HS in Texas, you must pass the TAKS. Therefore, you DO need to pass the TAKS in order to go to college. It's not a "requirement" in the sense that a school will not ask you for it in order to be considered for admission--it's a given. You have to have passed it in order to graduate, and you have to graduate in order to enroll in college. If A and B, then C. Simple logic. The person I responded to said colleges don't require it, and they do--they just don't ask for it because if you graduate, you have passed it. You see what I'm saying now?
I, too, enrolled in college in 1999 and didn't even have to worry about the TASP because I knocked out the TAAS the first time my sophomore year. Honors edumacation going to work!
The TAAS was a piece of cake, which is why I didn't even have to take the TASP--I was exempt based on my TAAS score. I was trying to make the point to the other honors student that yes, the test is a joke because of how easy it is, not because someone couldn't pass it and wants to bend the rules.
I agree with you 100% about having to take similar tests to get into college (SAT, ACT). The THEA is just a placement test, but if you score high enough on the SAT, ACT, or the TAKS, you won't have to take the THEA. If they can't pass the TAKS--a piece-of-cake-joke-of-a-test--they will be in some serious trouble when/if they try to go go to college.
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related links Posted by 710826 on May 30, 2008 at 10:42 a.m.
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"LOL!!! are you really expecting a lawyer to make an ethical choice over and above money! What planet are you from ?"
Answers....YES......JUPITER
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related links Posted by 443928 on May 30, 2008 at 10:42 a.m.
that girl is not marion luna brem's grandaughter. she is dahlia's daughter and she is just married to ms. brem's son her last name is garcia remember
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related links Posted by 329836 on May 30, 2008 at 10:46 a.m.
Does anyone know how many times she actually took the test? Did she exhaust all 5 chances?
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related links Posted by 363309 on May 30, 2008 at 10:52 a.m.
to 710197,, 710826
Kudos to 710197.
As for 710826...spoken just like a MAN !
You must be the most "Moral" lawyer out there if you would not have taken this case. Too bad Mrs. Brem did not consult with you first.
We could have avoided all of this fun.
LOL
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related links Posted by 232590 on May 30, 2008 at 10:52 a.m.
I just want to say I couldn’t believe that Brem took this to court. No one has done this since we’ve had this policy; because I think we all agree that if you don’t pass the TAKS you don’t graduate. If this were me I wouldn’t have gone this far she just brought attention to herself and her pregnant daughter. I would have been embarrassed because everyone would be thinking what I am thinking. Uhhh she’s pregnant!! She should have been studying instead of doing other things. Don’t worry Brem you can still throw a big old party for her “A BABY SHOWER”!!
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related links Posted by 250840 on May 30, 2008 at 10:52 a.m.
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My bad. I misread who you responded to and was like, "Why am I being attacked?" ha ha! Thank goodness there's no aptitude test required before posting!
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related links Posted by 237163 on May 30, 2008 at 10:56 a.m.
Shame on the parents!
Any caring parent would get some help for their child so that they could pass the test.
Wonder if this runs in their family?
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related links Posted by 235933 on May 30, 2008 at 11:07 a.m.
Let's see...
18 years old, married, most likely due to preggo, and living under some else's roof for free. Cannot pass a simple test after 5 attempts.
Get ready to support her and her child if and when the trough runs dry from the mother in law.
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related links Posted by 359472 on May 30, 2008 at 11:07 a.m.
in response to 239763
Another idiot ! What school were you an honor student? HIGH School of Retards that can spell thought. Read your second sentence. In addition in order to get into a community college one must pass THEA test or take remedial classes that give you no credits before you can begin college courses.
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related links Posted by 329691 on May 30, 2008 at 11:07 a.m.
You people out there are being so vicious. This article is about TAKS not whether this girl is pregnant or whether Marion Luna Brem is her stepgrandmother. The majority of you are being so judgemental because it's so easy when you're on the outside looking in. It's grand that your children have passed the TAKS but not all children are good testers whether they prepare themselves physically or mentally. Remember John Kennedy, Jr. had trouble passing his law exam and he took it several times. Remember it could be anyone of you in this situation right now. But, one thing these parents should not have done was to prepare for a celebration without knowing whether their children would ace the test.
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related links Posted by 359472 on May 30, 2008 at 11:13 a.m.
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Very well said. A++++ for the best comment and advice.
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related links Posted by 708377 on May 30, 2008 at 11:14 a.m.
This story gets better by the minute...now she is married and pregnant? Is this all true or is this speculation? Wow...my advice to her would be close legs and open book!! She might not be in this situation right now of total humiliation!!! LOL
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related links Posted by 708377 on May 30, 2008 at 11:23 a.m.
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LOL!!! She could have two parties in one in August...Graduation Party and a Baby Shower!! Now that is something to be proud of!!! :)
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related links Posted by 705049 on May 30, 2008 at 11:26 a.m.
The mom should not have put the kid through this. She could have used this as a valuable life lesson and probably could have used the situation to spark some motivation. Not now.....The mom has screwed up big time.
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related links Posted by 230598 on May 30, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
WOW! I wonder if the mother or daughter is reading any of this?
She really opened up a can of worms!!!
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related links Posted by 712060 on May 30, 2008 at 11:34 a.m.
in response to 329691
I think everyone is frustrated about how much of a waste of tax payers money this circus was. If you are willing to take some of our hard earned money on frivolous law suits, the prepare for the wrath of the public. Dispite the obvious differences between this girl and John F. Kenedy, JFK didn't blame the test or the people who wrote the test. He failed, tried harder, and passed.
This is the message Mrs. Brem should be giving to her daughter. Hard Work = Result. The message she is giving her daughter is sue if you don't get what you want.
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related links Posted by 239291 on May 30, 2008 at 11:40 a.m.
Looks like some folks actually "get it!?" Hands down those saying "No" are speaking!
Polls
Should students who don’t pass the TAKS be allowed to walk at graduation?
Yes 19% 338 votes
No 80% 1367 votes
1705 total votes
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related links Posted by 703486 on May 30, 2008 at 11:51 a.m.
Sorry to hear the bad news. CCISD (King) must be doing something correct. My son passed the test in 2006 with a perfect score. This year my daughter (Kaffie) passed writing portion with a 4 and missed one in the math portion everything else was correct. Study habits begin at home. I am not a professional educator and am not wealthy and can’t afford tutoring. Start paying a tutor and begin studying daily.
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related links Posted by 325797 on May 30, 2008 at 11:55 a.m.
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TAKS- T E X A S Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. how can you take the TAKS is in another state when it is made for TEXAS? each state has mandated tests to be administered to the students, but only TAKS is taken in Texas.
some schools do allow the student who passed academically to walk across the stage, even though they did not pass the TAKS test. they receive a blank piece of paper in their envelope.
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related links Posted by 248235 on May 30, 2008 at 11:55 a.m.
fyi: Mrs. Brem's post ID is 448869. Let's see if she adds any comments as she did on the closet snoop.
Two times now, she has made herself look like a fool. I just read the closet snoop feature on her and I must say I have never met the lady but she made herself look like such a materialistic gold digger. It is sad when one has to brag of the things they buy to make themselves look good because obviously she is an ugly person on the inside. So she compensates by bragging about what she has. I pity her.
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related links Posted by 700805 on May 30, 2008 at 11:57 a.m.
Let's not the forget all the Seniors that are walking across the stage this weekend.
Great Job Guys. May the Lord guide you in your next stepping stone in life.
Way to go Class of 2008
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related links Posted by 711811 on May 30, 2008 at 11:59 a.m.
If you go to the website of kristv.com you can see that she is pregnant. Now you see why she hasn't been able to pass the TAKS test. She was busy thinking of boys and the mall that no studies were put towards the test. She probably thought that its just a joke about the test. But now she will be known as the student that didn't pass the test and didn't pass in court. Students need to take this test seriously. What the parent should have done was help her daughter gather materials that would help her pass the test in the summer. You will also notice how she was wanting to be seen on TV then the verdict was in and she was hiding of shame.
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related links Posted by 448869 on May 30, 2008 at 11:59 a.m.
I wonder if any of you bloggers are actually reading this? Look at all the misspelled words...CC has something to be proud of. A bunch of idiots that can't spell! You must not have taken the TAKS test.
This wasn't a lawsuit!!! It was in injunction!! And it wasn't about this one girl, it was about a group of kids and their parents.
Does anybody know for a fact that the girl didn't get tutoring? It sounds like a whole bunch of jeolous envious people. So the family has money....BIG FREAKIN DEAL!!!
Ms Dalia Brem teaches my student at Driscoll Middle School, devotes her time to helping the students of lower income schools. Is anyone writing about that??? Ugh NO!!!
If anyone of us bloggers were in their shoes we would have done the exact same thing
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related links Posted by 703755 on May 30, 2008 at noon
22 years later i can still se the faces on the party boys, with tears in their eyes after finding that they wouldn't be graduating. they chose to skip school, forget about studying, and drank like fish every weekend. the dedicated students knew it would happen and they had no pity, they just smiled and shook their heads. someone said that the other students could care less if you walked on stage our not, and they are right. we reached our goals, that's what the failures get for having that retarded attitude.
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related links Posted by 248235 on May 30, 2008 at 12:11 p.m.
there she is look above this post a bit. now she is trying to act as if she is someone else! LOL!
nice try!
It is sad that no one can say nice things about you so you make lies about yourself as you did at 11:59 a.m.
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related links Posted by 410913 on May 30, 2008 at 12:19 p.m.
I am a 2006 grad. Most of the TAKS tests were very basic skills and all student should be able to pass these tests. I did have a problem with the science test, but was able to pass all sections the first time. The questions on the science test were often material not covered in the classroom, but many of the questions were common sense. The valedictorian of my class failed her science the first time around. I am now a Jr. in college and I believe these tests are a waste of time. The teachers are often too focused on getting their student to pass the TAKS when they should be preparing the student for college. When these children get older their furture employers are not going to be looking at their TAKS scores but rather their Degree.
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related links Posted by 711837 on May 30, 2008 at 12:21 p.m.
Way to go Judge Galvan!!!
The judge in this case clearly made the right decision. It is NOT a right to walk with your graduating class but A PRIVELAGE!! If this girl was given 5 opportunities to pass the TAKS and she could not succeed then she should NOT walk!!!
My niece is a high school student who is in the 10th grade and she failed the Science portion of the TAKS test. Now her guidance counsler has enrolled her into tutorials starting this up coming school year (2008-2009)..and she is furious!!! I told my brother that it is all good cause...because if you cant pass the TAKS then why should you have the privlage to walk??? Simple as that.
The point here is that this girl obviously didnt care nor did her mother other wise they would have put her in tutorials...not one word was mentioned that she had a tutor. So does this mean that since she did not pass the TAKS 5 times and not walk what is she gonna become?? A high school drop out??
If that is gonna be the case...get ready TAXPAYERS cause it will cost US a fortune when she enters the system...and when she has children well there you go...where will the cycle end??
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related links Posted by 298842 on May 30, 2008 at 12:36 p.m.
At least she has legs and can walk. Think about all the wheel chair students her age, chained for life due to some accident or illness. This girl needs to learn what life is all about.......and apparently her Ma and her GranMa Brem can only teach her about LAWYERS.
That attorney money would be better off spent on a tutor for her, or some education which she can understand, perhaps sex education if she really is in the family way right now. Who knows. She is not to be blamed.....this attitude was taught in the home.....she has a rough road ahead of her.
She doesn't knwo what real pain is if she said it would be too "painful" to go watch her classmates graduate and WALK across a Stage. Whoopee.......try going to a funeral instead and see what real pain is......
Get the priorities straight. Life is tough. Try a tour in Iraq.
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 1:02 p.m.
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in response to 366811
I'm sorry, but no, if this was my child I would not have put her through this "embarrassment" of having the whole city of Corpus Christi knowing about her failure and commenting on this forum about it.
I would have told her there are many lessons to be learned by this and hopefully you will learn most of them this time and not have to repeat them several times before they sink in.
I would like for my child to be able to learn from my mistakes as I didn't take HS too seriously...had to get a GED because even though I was capable of getting the dipolma, just didn't apply myself like I should have. But, sometimes we have to learn these lessons first hand for them to register.
Sweetie ;-)
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 1:03 p.m.
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(I had posted this on the other article, but it seemed fitting for this response too...plus I added a bit more...sorry if I bore those that have already read it.)
Sweetie ;-p
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related links Posted by 708377 on May 30, 2008 at 1:09 p.m.
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We don't care if it was a lawsuit or an Injunction...you still went to court over something so ignorant! Oh...and you're very wrong...NONE of us would have done the same thing!! If you can't pass the test after 5 times then you DO NOT deserve to be up there with every other hard working child that STUDIED so they could pass the test and walk across the stage! :)
If you are Mrs. Brem...the bloggers are not the ones who look stupid right now...incase you haven't read I'll enlighten you...YOU ARE!!!!
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related links Posted by 232590 on May 30, 2008 at 1:18 p.m.
in response to 448869
I think you are wrong about every parent doing this, like I posted before no one has done this since we have had the policy. I certainly wouldn’t have taken it this far by going to court for it. We need to teach our children that nothing is given to them and that they have to work hard for things. When our children go to college grades aren’t given they are earned. I just hope parents that have children who are going to be Seniors this coming school year work hard with their children and tell them it’s important to pass the Taks test or you won’t graduate….Bottom line!!
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related links Posted by 424693 on May 30, 2008 at 1:21 p.m.
Honestly I don't think those kids who didn't pass the TAKS should be allowed to walk accross the stage.
From day one you go to school to learn and you are tested to see what you have learned. You may not remember everything you learned that year in first grade or in other grades after that but you are tested on something every year. You' re expected to do well or get held back or get into a speciallized program to help you in the future.
When you get to high school you take those state exams and you either pass... or fail and get help to pass the next year.
People who pass get to participate in extracuricular events, people who pass get to be on the honor roll list once in a while, people who pass get to prove their education meant more to them than their social life... people who pass excel.
Its sad the way this story turned into a real circus. What a shame.
The mother should now support her daughter and make sure she passes this test otherwise she'll just be giving up... then what is the point.
Sure graduation seems like a rite of passage but if you didn't put any work into it you can't very well expect to have the right to pretend like you did. It's not fair to those kids who did pass.
I'm sure some of the kids who did pass even struggled a bit but HELLO, they did it.
Good luck to all those 2008 GRADUATES... remember to study hard in college and pass those exams. We need more teachers and administrators out here to make sure no one gets caught up into the social side of high school.
Teachers are doing their job for the majority... those special few need some extra attention... lets work on that.
Peace!
I think my post followed all the rules.
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related links Posted by 257135 on May 30, 2008 at 1:22 p.m.
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So because your kid is in a low income school, he/she deserves special attention? I'm afraid not. And us taxpayers are having to pay for your kid, so stop playing the "holier than though" routine.
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related links Posted by 698482 on May 30, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
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Quote: I wonder if any of you bloggers are actually reading this? Look at all the misspelled words...CC has something to be proud of. A bunch of idiots that can't spell! You must not have taken the TAKS test.
This wasn't a lawsuit!!! It was in injunction!! ... :End Quote
By the way, the sentence you wrote should have been "It was AN injunction!!"
Some people do have the ability to spell and check their grammar!
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related links Posted by 712045 on May 30, 2008 at 1:35 p.m.
in response to 448869
Wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute...........are you telling us that Dalia Brem is a school teacher? Oh my, that makes this even worse cause obviously she was too busy teaching those lower income kids then her own. Then she was quoted as saying she didn't even know if she could pass the TAKS test.....that's even sadder. What is she teaching those lower income kids?
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related links Posted by 235933 on May 30, 2008 at 1:36 p.m.
This sounds like someone should have at least been holding their child ACCOUNTABLE for her behavior and school performance, instead of hawking cars and rubbing elbows with her high-society friends.
Our kids know they will be held ACCOUNTABLE for ANY "C" grade or worse, thus all we see are A's and B's on their report cards.
Anything else, and they know that privileges will be susspended and/or restricted until the next grading period is completed.
We both work full time, but we always make sure that we are available every night to help ensure that the kids are being ACCOUNTABLE for themselves.
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related links Posted by 277512 on May 30, 2008 at 1:38 p.m.
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In response to you 448869...NO, I wouldn't be trying to bail my child out of something they didn't put forth with full effort!!! I have 5 children two of which have gone through TAKS testing already through CCISD and you know...they have busted their hump to pass it! Thank God I have had no issues with them failing up to this point. If they were to fail and I knew they & myself had not given it 100% effort I would not be taking it to a judge to try and override the rules! What a public humiliation!!! It's called "pay the consequences for your actions or non-actions!" THAT'S LIFE....they need to know that and understand that now!!! And what an embarresment if this girl really is pregnant...dragging her out in public like that thinking because you flashed your big bucks and big bucktooth smile that you would fanagle your way out of it!!!! What kind of lesson is that to a child who is getting ready to head out to the real world adn possibly be in charge of a human life herself?!?!? GEEZ, then we wonder why this generation of kids are SO MESSED UP!!!!!
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related links Posted by 708377 on May 30, 2008 at 1:39 p.m.
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LMAO!! So..448869...we are not as stupid as you think we are? Incase you never read the blogs...you should never get on here and talk about how people spell! You will without fail (sound familiar) misspell something in your own sentence and feel like a complete idiot!! :)
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related links Posted by 711512 on May 30, 2008 at 1:42 p.m.
If you want to walk, try EARNING THE RIGHT.
Why is this so difficult for people to understand?
A graduation ceremony is for people who have graduated -- not to help non-graduates feel like they "fit in" with their peers.
Life is a series of tests. If you don't pass, you don't participate.
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related links Posted by 238420 on May 30, 2008 at 1:43 p.m.
in response to 335574
Are you sure she is in family way......
or just more mean wishing......
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related links Posted by 235037 on May 30, 2008 at 1:50 p.m.
Wow … Sometimes it’s shocking to see someone who feels entitled slapped down to size … I haven’t felt this pleased about justice since Paris Hilton was sent to jail TWICE.
It’s also shocking to see so many people on here who want to minimize the graduation ceremony just to make a spoiled brat feel good. I think she would feel better if she would have just worked harder to pass the test. I don’t believe for one minute that real honor students are failing a basic skills test that they have five chances to pass … BS.
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 1:50 p.m.
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First, let me say that I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine losing a child.
Second, thank you for calling a spade a spade. Mrs. Brem is teaching her child that she should expect to be handed something that she did not earn. If her friends at school are her family, then she should go and show her friends that she has the character and respect to congratulate them even in the face of her own failure. She should brush herself off, put on some lipstick, and go pass that test. This will build character for her.
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 1:58 p.m.
in response to 239763
Exactly what reputable college did you go to that didn't require entrance exams, a passing TAKS score, or the SAT?
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related links Posted by 246009 on May 30, 2008 at 1:58 p.m.
I agree with others...It was pretty obvious that the purse was to "try" to hide her stomach? Things that make you go hmm????
Nothing wrong with dreaming, but for her to really think she looks like Eva Longoria...Is this a joke, you have got to be kidding!!!!
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related links Posted by 415233 on May 30, 2008 at 2:01 p.m.
"I wonder if any of you bloggers are actually reading this? Look at all the misspelled words...CC has something to be proud of. A bunch of idiots that can't spell! You must not have taken the TAKS test.
This wasn't a lawsuit!!! It was in injunction!! And it wasn't about this one girl, it was about a group of kids and their parents.
Does anybody know for a fact that the girl didn't get tutoring? It sounds like a whole bunch of jeolous envious people. So the family has money....BIG FREAKIN DEAL!!!"
Uh, you spelled 'jealous' wrong. LOL!
If this IS about a group of kids AND their parents, then shame on all of THOSE parents! If this little girl wasn't getting tutored for the TAKS test, she should have at least been educated on "safe sex" practices.
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related links Posted by 712060 on May 30, 2008 at 2:01 p.m.
in response to 448869
I think you are wrong when you say we would have done the same thing.
A while back, I was in the high school band. I was too caught up in other things and let my grades slip. Before we began to practice, our band director called out names of students who were ask to please stand infront of the entire band. My name was one of the names called out and I thought I won an award or something. Wrong! I was in the group of kids who failed a class for that six weeks and we were told how we let the rest of the band down and how we won't be needed. Was this called for? No! Was this embarrassing? YES!!! I told my parents about it and their response was, "well I hope you learned your lesson." Boy did I. I studied my butt off and never earned a grade below a B during my junior and senior year. And yes, I did pass the TASP and GRE to enter graduate school.
Its all about accountability.
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related links Posted by 710826 on May 30, 2008 at 2:04 p.m.
in response to 246009
"Nothing wrong with dreaming, but for her to really think she looks like Eva Longoria...Is this a joke, you have got to be kidding!!!!"
What, you couldn't tell the resemblance, after all they both have long hair........
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related links Posted by 235933 on May 30, 2008 at 2:09 p.m.
in response to 262348
Some schools will waive entrance exams for people with a high school deploma aged 30 or more.
Not tyring to be a buttinski -- just saying...
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related links Posted by 304872 on May 30, 2008 at 2:10 p.m.
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Don't even go there Aransas County schools are a joke my son graduated and he even knows he was passed year after year because of learning disabilities. I was promised he would be college material and they would help him get there another big joke I was called the same day scholarship forms were due to say OH we forgot to talk to your son but he isn't going to college is he? Well yes he had planned to until then his dream was squashed by administrators who only care about the rich or 4.0 student not any others why do you think we have such low self esteem among these kids here in Aransas County and only want to get pregnant no one gives them any hope. When we do get teachers who care we loose them because they are too busy caring. I was an active parent in every aspect of this school district for 13 years have seen it all and heard it all maybe its time the school board really open their ears and listen to the students and teachers.
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related links Posted by 277128 on May 30, 2008 at 2:14 p.m.
Good call judge! 5 times and still failed, come on!!
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 2:18 p.m.
in response to 329691
Comparing the BAR to the TAKS is like comparing apples to oranges. Get a clue. I asked my ninth grader about the TAKS. He said it was so simple that he was commended!
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related links Posted by 233544 on May 30, 2008 at 2:20 p.m.
to 448869...if she was truly a great teacher then she of all people should have been able to enforce her daughter to study and pass the TAKS test one of the 5 times.
But apparently as per her closet snoop she's too busy shopping for herself. So...instead of teaching her daughter the basics she taught her how to shop. So...surprise...she failed...and now she wants sympathy??? UGH...NO!!!
To Delia...close your wallet for a second and teach your daughter if your such a great and wonderful teacher.
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related links Posted by 246009 on May 30, 2008 at 2:26 p.m.
710826
LOL
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 2:26 p.m.
in response to 448869
"If anyone of us bloggers were in their shoes we would have done the exact same thing"
Uhhh, no. Mrs. Brem. What we are telling you here is that we would not. Not only did I have one child fail the TAKS, BECAUSE OF HIS POOR STUDY HABITS, I took away his luxury items (cell phone, etc.) and I made his butt study. When he failed a class in school, I made his butt go to summer school instead of on summer vacation. Did I like seeing my son miss out? No! Of course not! But, I knew I would not be doing my job as a parent if I didn't make him face the consequences of his own actions. I am proud to report that he is doing well, and he survived.
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related links Posted by 709419 on May 30, 2008 at 2:27 p.m.
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Look at G.W. Bush.... what an idiot he turned out to be. But, by golly he passed the tests and walked the stage didn't he? One look at how Bush used his education and you can see just how stupid tests really are!!!
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related links Posted by 235933 on May 30, 2008 at 2:38 p.m.
Today's "Peanuts" reminded me of this story...
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 2:39 p.m.
in response to 235933
No, no, I understand what you are saying. Waivers such as those are for the non-traditional student. These are not mere fledglings just entering life or school, these are experienced adults who have been working for a while or have been in the military earning college credit through their extensive training. However, to get into college period, you must have a HS diploma or a GED, and for that, you have to pass tests. The traditional student will have to pass entrance exams, especially if they want to go to a reputable, accredited college.
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related links Posted by 712812 on May 30, 2008 at 2:46 p.m.
in response to 448869
"does anybody know for a fact that the girl didn't get tutoring?"
well, do you know for a fact she did? and if she did, i hope she has a receipt for what she paid....
"it sounds like a whole bunch of jeolous envious people"
are you kidding me?!?! jeolous or envious of WHAT??? believe me, they have NOTHING to be jeolous or envious about.
"if anyone of us bloggers were in their shoes we would have done the exact same thing"
that is a big lie.....NEVER speak for anyone else....especially when most bloggers are for the ruling. by the looks of the postings, most parents are all for being responsible, not entitled.
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related links Posted by 238652 on May 30, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
in response to 709419
LOL!!!! But you forgot to include the people who voted for him not once but twice! I bet they took some form of a standardized test too.
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related links Posted by 415233 on May 30, 2008 at 2:49 p.m.
in response to 448869
Uhhh, you misspelled "jealous".....LOL!
If this IS only about a group of kids AND their parents, then shame on THOSE parents!!! They should have taken away their cell phones and get them off of MySpace.com!!
5 times?? 5 TIMES????? S-T-U-D-Y!!!
If this girls mom IS a teacher, then that just makes this all the more embarrassing! At least by the third failure you would think the parents would have noticed! Jeez!
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related links Posted by 353207 on May 30, 2008 at 2:57 p.m.
to 448869
You mispelled jealous. You spelled it jeolous. How funny!
I looked you up on the closet snoop and you are post 448869 (Dalia Brem).
Good try.
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related links Posted by 708377 on May 30, 2008 at 3:03 p.m.
in response to 353207
Where are y'all finding the closet snoop? Is it on this web-site or are y'all going to some where else?
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related links Posted by 372713 on May 30, 2008 at 3:05 p.m.
in response to 448869
In 1991, we were subjected to the TAAS test. I was an honors student at a local high school and a number of us failed the writing portion of the exam. We all took the required remedial course, without filing an injunction, and all passed and were allowed to graduate. I was in this class with students with prominent, well-to-do parents who could have coddled us the way Ms. Brem is coddling her daughter. Thankfully, that was not the case.
It is wonderful if Ms. Brem indeed is a teacher who helps lower income schools. If that is the case, however, why could she not find the time to help her own daughter prepare for this very important exam? If I were in her shoes, I would require my own daughter to attend the ceremony to see what she could have done, had she only applied herself a little more diligently.
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 3:11 p.m.
For anyone who would like to see the Closet Snoop article:
http://www.caller.com/news/2007/jun/2...
Sweetie ;-p
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related links Posted by 342632 on May 30, 2008 at 3:12 p.m.
Chuck Norris could have passed that test in Kindergarten.
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 3:20 p.m.
in response to 342632
I didn't know that Kindergarten existed when Carlos was a child during the Civil War...
LOL!
Sweetie ;-D
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself)
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related links Posted by 699874 on May 30, 2008 at 3:21 p.m.
I can't believe this mother thought it was ok to humiliate her daughter in court and on the news. Let's tell all the world what a failure she is.... the mother only served to humiliate herself in the process in addition to her daughter.
It's a shame the mother did not spend more time enforcing her study habits. Perhaps if Mom had been a good parent, the daughter would not be in the "situation" she got herself into, both scholastically and physically.
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related links Posted by 447776 on May 30, 2008 at 3:23 p.m.
I'm a teacher in CCISD and with all the stress we are put under for these students to pass TAKS I am thrilled that the district and the Judge didn't back down on this. We get displaced, reprimanded, have our jobs threatened all because of a test.....that we don't even take. We rely on these students passing to keep our jobs. If they let this little brat walk, it would make it even harder for us to motivate our students. You can't even call this lady a parent. All she is is a baby factory. Hopefully the county will charge her for the court costs so taxpayers won't have to. She can obviously afford it.
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related links Posted by 592398 on May 30, 2008 at 3:26 p.m.
IF you go to closet snoop and read the comments - it seems as though 448869 is Dalia Brem. Thats why she is defending herself there as well as here. LOL
Dalia the majority of posters disagree with what you did.
Have a great weekend.
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
in response to 269644
"What about the things that should be taught for the real world? The real math and science and language that we need to survive in the REAL world. Here we are bickering and insulting a girl who cannot pass the TAKS but what about those that do and still make sh*t of themselves. Don't judge until your a** is in that situation!!!"
1. It is up to the parents to teach their children about the real world.
2. Most of us are not insulting that child. We are insulting her mother. Get your facts straight.
3. Nice language. You can't refrain long enough to make a comment and find more intelligent words?
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related links Posted by 415233 on May 30, 2008 at 3:33 p.m.
in response to 269644
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you, the daughter.
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 3:35 p.m.
in response to 415233
ROFL! Good eye!
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related links Posted by 698252 on May 30, 2008 at 3:38 p.m.
in response to 296404
Not all special ed kids are exempt from TAKS. My daughter, who is classified as special ed, had a hard time passing the Math part of the TAKS. She did it after 3 times and she is graduating on the recommended program. She was giving the option of graduating on the minimum program without taking the TAKS, but she said she didn't want to be special. She wanted to graduate on the recommended program, which included the full TAKS testing. We are proud of her for not wanting to take the easy way out.
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 3:39 p.m.
in response to 262348
Oooo...looks like 269644 got themselves banned...one minute they were there and the next they were not...
See, there are lessons to be learned everyday...The lesson I from this is to watch your language or CT may just ban you from their site. My mother always said that people who feel the need to use foul language don't have much of a vocabulary...or much intelligence...
Sweetie ;-)
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 3:42 p.m.
in response to 699260
LOL! I should proof-read more...that should read:
"...The lesson I LEARNED from this..."
Sorry,
Sweetie ;-p
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 3:43 p.m.
in response to 698252
That's really wonderful. Congratulations to your daughter for a job well done. Ms. Garcia should really be ashamed of herself for all of her whining.
Oh, 269644: Now I am referring to the girl who did not pass her TAKS.
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 3:45 p.m.
in response to 699260
Yes, Sweetie, I agree. If we have a thought, we should be able to express it on a public forum without the use of profanity.
But, I wasn't the one who suggested removal.
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related links Posted by 708377 on May 30, 2008 at 3:48 p.m.
in response to 699260
Thank you Sweetie! Wow...that little article has made things even worse for her. Honestly...if I was her I would be moving. I don't think her snobby ways are welcome in this city any longer.
Seriously...Eva Longoria??? Really....
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related links Posted by 711877 on May 30, 2008 at 3:48 p.m.
He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword. He who lives by Chuck Norris, dies by the roundhouse kick. ~AP
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related links Posted by 235933 on May 30, 2008 at 3:49 p.m.
in response to 698252
She wanted to graduate on the recommended program, which included the full TAKS testing. We are proud of her for not wanting to take the easy way out.
698252
It is apparent that she was taught about certain values. The kind that are typically taught at home by responsible parents.
Congratulations to your daughter.
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related links Posted by 415233 on May 30, 2008 at 3:50 p.m.
in response to 708377
I know, I've met Eva Longoria, and she is NO Eva Longoria!
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related links Posted by 230598 on May 30, 2008 at 3:52 p.m.
KrisTV does have the video of these 2 spoiled brats coming out of the court room and you can pause it when the daughter is putting the purse up to her face and guess what??? There is a round tummy!!! Oh boy, what could that be????
And as far as the closet snoop, "She DOES NOT look like Eva Longoria"
One is skinny and one is fatter!
And so the mother is a teacher and her daughter failed a test 5 five times what does that tell you!
Driscoll Jr High needs to be careful of what she may act like she is teaching those kids there. That's like hearing about these teachers messing with a student!
I cannot believe how crazy this is, to embarrass your child and yourself and family like that, not alone the school she teaches at!
And she is trying to speak for others.
What a siko!!!!
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related links Posted by 415233 on May 30, 2008 at 3:53 p.m.
in response to 235933
+1
KUDOS to your daughter!
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 3:54 p.m.
in response to 262348
Oh, I wasn't suggesting you suggest removal of the comment...
I think it takes more than one person to get a comment removed and I'm thinking it takes a lot of removed comments for you to get banned...
That's not to say that I can't swear with the best...and in three languages at that! LOL!
Sweetie ;-p
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related links Posted by 262348 on May 30, 2008 at 3:57 p.m.
in response to 699260
LOL, sorry, I wasn't saying you were accusing me! I was just throwing it out there in case anyone thought I did.
I'm no snob, I can swear with the best of them, too, just not in 3 languages. (ROFL) My point is that there is a place for everything and a public forum is not one of them.
Have a nice one!
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related links Posted by 353207 on May 30, 2008 at 4:01 p.m.
Reply to this Post | Suggest removal Posted by 448869 on July 6, 2007 at 10:44 a.m.
Perhaps you should check my background. then you would see that I made my money by having brains and skills. The fact that I married a man that has strong financial ties has nothing
The above is from the comment section of the closet snoop posted by 448869
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 4:04 p.m.
in response to 448869
Quote from Dalia herself :
wonder if any of you bloggers are actually reading this? Look at all the misspelled words...CC has something to be proud of. A bunch of idiots that can't spell! You must not have taken the TAKS test.
This wasn't a lawsuit!!! It was in injunction!! And it wasn't about this one girl, it was about a group of kids and their parents.
Does anybody know for a fact that the girl didn't get tutoring? It sounds like a whole bunch of jeolous envious people. So the family has money....BIG FREAKIN DEAL!!!
Ms Dalia Brem teaches my student at Driscoll Middle School, devotes her time to helping the students of lower income schools. Is anyone writing about that??? Ugh NO!!!
If anyone of us bloggers were in their shoes
-you just made a total you know what out of yourself. I know this is your blogger id number from the closet snoop you posted on. My goodness....I feel so bad for the real Brem family. Marion..this so called daughter in law is making your name look very bad.
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related links Posted by 264477 on May 30, 2008 at 4:04 p.m.
in response to 448869
I think it is very admirable that Dalia Brem devotes her time to helping students in the lower income schools. I applaud her. It's a shame that she could not do the same for her own daughter. That may possibly be due to the fact that her daughter does not live with her and never has. Dalia left her daughter to the girls father and his mother to raise. Dalia herself was pregnant in high school possibly at the same age as her daughter. I find it so amusing how those who do not take an active interest with their own flesh and blood at home yet are there to help others. This is all done for a social status and not for anything else. I know Dalia personally and I also know her husband and I know that her helping others is not because she truly cares. It is all done to look better to the community.
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related links Posted by 353207 on May 30, 2008 at 4:05 p.m.
Posted by 448869 on July 6, 2007 at 10:44 a.m.
Perhaps you should check my background. then you would see that I made my money by having brains and skills. The fact that I married a man that has strong financial ties has nothing to do with it. Unless you live in my home you don't have a clue about our lives.
Didnt copy/paste the entire post from the closet snoop. Here you go.
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 4:10 p.m.
in response to 698252
I want to congratulate you on rearing such as principled and conscientious daughter! You must be so proud! Her graduation is truly inspiring!
Sweetie ;-)
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related links Posted by 708377 on May 30, 2008 at 4:15 p.m.
in response to 702497
I completely agree with you. If I was Marion I would disown her as my Daughter-In-Law and I would make that very clear to the public. I feel sorry for the Brem family. I think their name has been slung through the mud and it is close to being buried because of Delia.
She can take her "Rolex" and her pregnant daughter and go some where else!! I read in another post that she didn't even take care of her daughter while she was growing up. Is she just trying to buy her love now? It is all very sad!!!
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related links Posted by 264477 on May 30, 2008 at 4:18 p.m.
in response to 448869
The fact of the matter is it truly makes no difference whether Dalia has money or not, married into money or just using the Brem name. The fact is that Dalia felt that her daughter deserved to walk across that stage when she did not earn the right to. Walking across the stage is reserved for those who truly earned the right to, no one absolutely no one should be granted the priviledge to walk across the stage with out having earned the right to. No one is jealous or envious, everyone feels that Dalia used the Brem name to grant her daughter the right to do something that she did not deserve, that she did not earn; going public only made herself open to all the harsh comments that she is now receiving. If Dalia's daughter did study and yet still failed the test 5 times, then obviously there is a learning disability that should have been caught long before this, or she may have had not paid any attention at all. Regardless of that, it is a shame that Dalia decided to embarrass herself, her daughter and the Brem's by going to the extreme she did when there were so many other routes to have taken way before all of this occurred. The Closet Snoop's article only made Dalia seem like a self centered person due to the fact that she named so many of her prized possessions and things she loved the most.....none mentioned were her daughter. That is sad and unfortunately shows everyone what is truly in her heart.
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 4:21 p.m.
Again:
Poster 448869 is Dalia Brem everybody!!
It just goes to show what this woman will do to get her way. Deception and lies and she just proved it on here.
In closet snoop she left a post counter attacking other posters. Her id is 448896. Go and check it out. Then she has the audacity to come on here and post using the same ID number and pretend about who she is. LMAO!!! No wonder her daughter failed. She is a liar and choses to live her life as one. Including to make King High School let her daughter walk the stage to fool others that she really graduated.
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related links Posted by 707626 on May 30, 2008 at 4:22 p.m.
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Hahah, very nice. That was great. We love ya sweetie!
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related links Posted by 239763 on May 30, 2008 at 4:23 p.m.
Damn sweetie, you've got too much time on your hands! Do you work?
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 4:26 p.m.
LMAO..she says she made her money from her brains and skills. OMG!! This is hysterical. Maybe she needs to see a psychologist for pretending to be someone on this thread and herself on another thread. It sounds like she made her money from lies. She obviously doesn't have any brains and her skills are not up to par here. IF she was smart she would not have posted on here pretending to be a parent of a student of hers and expect for nobody on here to research her ID number.
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related links Posted by 704275 on May 30, 2008 at 4:27 p.m.
Post 409487....your child did not take the TAKS in another state. The acronym TAKS stands for TEXAS Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. Each state DOES have mandatory exams, but they are called different things in different states. They are also not as strenuous and not required to pass from grade to grade in some states.....I'm also former miitary w/chldren.....and a Texas teacher.
My 3rd grader did not take or have to pass the TAKS in another state. He took another exam that measured multiple academic areas. It was not required to pass 3rd grade.
The fact remains that some people are smart, but not good test takers. We are also smart and gifted in a multitude of ways. Just because a person is not smart in English or Math doesn't mean the person is an overall failure.
I do have to side with the school distirct in the matter of not allowing the students to walk the stage. I do not see what harm it would do though to allow those who do not meet graduation requirements to sit in a group and be recognized as a group as "Summer Graduates" or "Pending Graduates"....or whatever politically correct "sensitive" title they can come up with. Even if they have a graduation ceremony at the end of the summer, it won't be the same.
Judges are not in the business of siding with people on emotions. The JUDGE weighs policy and Constitutional Rights etc. ....FACTS, NOT OPINIONS. I hope I am never in this situation, but at the same time I have taught my own children that "rules are rules"....like it or not!
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related links Posted by 289279 on May 30, 2008 at 4:28 p.m.
From the high school kids my teenager has talked to, those who didnt pass the taks test are not going to college or at least wont be getting their papers ready for entrance in fall. So this test is an examination of what you know even though you have completed your credits and passed ALL your classes? Doesnt make sense. All emphasis now is on passing this test and some students are even copying. If my son or daughter cannot pass one of these test someone teaching them is at fault as well. How can they learn unless someone teaches them???????Responsibility falls on the teachers and the parents and the students. Now how are we going to fail all three???????????????????
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
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Poster 448869 just fooled you. That is Dalia Brem talking about herself and gloating about what a good teacher she is to "lower income" children so she can look good.
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related links Posted by 235933 on May 30, 2008 at 4:32 p.m.
You cannot put the toothpaste back into the tube once squeezed out.
Lesson to be learned?
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related links Posted by 232590 on May 30, 2008 at 4:35 p.m.
in response to 702497
OMG!! You are right!! Now that's smart, I wouldn't have known that. She's been caught trying to be someone else. Great detective work.
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 4:36 p.m.
This is not about the TAKS test but about a woman that wants to cheat the system for her daughter.
My nephew is dyslexic and has other learning disabilities. The district did not allow any alterations for him to take the TAKS and he still passed. He studied hard and was determined to do good. We are so proud of him and look forward to seeing him walk across the stage.
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related links Posted by 699260 on May 30, 2008 at 4:37 p.m.
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Already been through this, but again...
Yes, I do work. As a matter of fact I am at work now. Part of my job is to update employees about "the world outside" during the day, hence why I am here Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am to 5pm. If you are reading the CT comments often enough you will see that I am rarely here after 5pm, weekends or "bank" holidays.
Maybe it seems like I'm "here all the time" because I (almost) always sign my posts where quite a few other posters do not.
Lastly, (sarcasm ahead) thank you for making this about me, my favorite subject...LOL!!! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself!)
Sweetie ;-p
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related links Posted by 709419 on May 30, 2008 at 4:37 p.m.
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Yeah, idiots too,.... for sure.
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related links Posted by 712664 on May 30, 2008 at 4:38 p.m.
448869
you've been identified by your id#. it's linked to the closet snoop article.
the best thing to do is to step away.....refocus your attention on the task at hand.
don't come back to this story and respond, it will only consume you with anger.
internet anonymity (or perceived anonymity) brings out the worst in people. don't fall for the trap.
good luck.
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 4:41 p.m.
Sweetie...don't worry about it. You are a delight to have on here. You are also quick witted and smart and have been able to point out several things that I have overlooked and had to go back and check for myself.
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 4:45 p.m.
What 448869 needs to do is get off the computer and focus on "teaching" her daughter how to pass the TAKS instead of public relations and the media.
I wonder if Marion will continue to have her appear on commercials.
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related links Posted by 242439 on May 30, 2008 at 4:49 p.m.
Sure glad I'm not subscribed to Time Warner - I don't have to see those blasted Love Chrysler commercials. I'm NEVER shopping there EVER again! HA!
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related links Posted by 270301 on May 30, 2008 at 4:52 p.m.
I know that this lady has made a poor decision in judgement with her daughter's education, but these blogs and or comments are horrible. It is really a disgrace that humanity condones insults on ones looks, clothes, purses, etc. I am quite puzzeled why the Caller Times would even post half of these horrible things people are saying on their website. This behavior trait of insulting people is what is damaging all of society in all states. It kind of makes me think of the recent story involving myspace and the mother who poked fun at a young child causing herself to commit suicide. The Caller Times really should be careful of what they allow to be posted.
I in no way agree with what this woman did in the court system, but I do think what people are saying in regards to this closet snoop is horrible and people should be ashamed. Thou shall not judge.
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related links Posted by 712664 on May 30, 2008 at 5:03 p.m.
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welcome to the world wide web
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 5:06 p.m.
in response to 270301
Dalia brought this on herself by posting on here pretending to be someone else. You are telling us not to judge yet look at what she just did. We are angry that our loved ones studied hard on TAKS and then some wannabe snot wants the district to lie so her daughter can walk the stage and pretend to have graduated. There was no way any of us were going to let this down. People on here are mad and they are venting. Let them vent.
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related links Posted by 459079 on May 30, 2008 at 5:13 p.m.
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But we've learned to love you anyway!
Yellowdog
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related links Posted by 712045 on May 30, 2008 at 5:26 p.m.
in response to 699260
Sweetie, I want your job. lol
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related links Posted by 710237 on May 30, 2008 at 5:34 p.m.
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I am also someone who doesn't agree with you, either. I have to say though that at one time I, too, felt sorry for these kids and felt they should be allowed to walk the stage and receive a blank diploma.
No more! Others have made their case very clear to me and I see how unfair this would be to not only to Khara but most importantly to the seniors who passed that TAKS.
I hope Lucy Rubio, Board Trustee, also reads the many blogs that show great support and clear thinking about this issue. She tends too much to side with parents in instances like this. But that is the politician in her. In the courtroom, she should have taken a neurtal stance but she sided and sat behind Mrs. D. Brem and her daughter. What a low blow to all parents of seniors and the seniors who passed the TAKS. What a low blow to the Board of Trustees to see her do this and such a lack of professionalism and loyalty to what has been entrusted to her. Once the Board voted and the vote was in favor of NOT allowing this girl and others like her to walk, she should have supported that vote no matter how she felt. I feel her smiling in the courtroom and where she sat was a slap in the face of all parents and their students who did pass the TAKS this year and in years past.
I hope all parents have learned, and students too, the seriousness of this test. It is imperative that parents give total support to students (and their teachers) when they show the first signs TAKS failure.
I know, firsthand now, that the high schools bend over backwards to give 100% support and more to see that these students pass the TAKS. Visit any high school campus and ask to see how they attack this issue with specialized programs aimed to help these particular students pass. All the students have to do is attend these sessions and work hard. Is that asking too much?
I urge Lucy Rubio to step over the line and see for herself how the schools in her district, for example, handle this issue. I think she will sing a different tune.
Hats off to all the seniors who worked hard, especially when the going got tough for some; hats off to their parents, the teachers and administrators in the high schools, and especially to Judge Galvan who did not allow himself to be pushed around by a big mouth and big money. And thank you, CCISD (Scott Elliff and the Board of Trustees) for standing up for what is right.
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related links Posted by 375347 on May 30, 2008 at 5:39 p.m.
These students who did not pass the test all went to the same school and had the same teachers as those who did pass. I too took the test about 3 years ago when it was first introduced with the new science and history sections. I had no problem passing it the first time. Why? Because I went to class everyday, did my homework and studied. I was not top of my class nor was I close to it, but I passed it. Maybe we should look at these students grades and attendance records prior to taking the test.
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related links Posted by 710237 on May 30, 2008 at 5:52 p.m.
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You mean to tell me that this woman (Mrs. D. Brem) teaches in our school district AND responds to an issue like this for her daughter? Wow! I am left speechless.
Certainly, I would think that being a teacher she would be able to actually teach her daughter after school at home and on weekends to get her up to snuff for the test retakes. Wow, what an advantage Khara had that we didn't know about.
I wonder what this woman tells her students when they DON'T pass the TAKS in middle school? Parents, it is obvious that she doesn't care if your children pass or fail. Her principal needs to look at this very carefully because her attitude and what she did to her own daughter speaks volumes.
Also, I do not believe that you are a parent of a Driscoll student for very obvious reasons, one being the way you wrote what you did.
I agree with the posters who have traced you back to the Closet Snoop article where I also noted how you responded, quite ugly in your defense) to the bloggers. Now, you are doing the very same thing here. This is pretty pathetic
I think you need to give it a rest. Take your mother-in-law's money and take a trip to the Bahamas. Buy more clothes and one more fancy watch. You need to cool off and refocus...but please return in time to put Kahra into the sessions provided by the school district so she can take the TAKS test again and hopefully pass.
Marion Luna Brem...I hope you give your daughter-in-law a piece of your mind. Because of your past performance in being the professional, grace-filled, and hard working woman you are, I am sure you do not agree with all that has transpired. I want to assure you that none of us see this as a reflection on you.
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related links Posted by 712841 on May 30, 2008 at 6:23 p.m.
She had a chance to pass the taks.... she should've listened all her high school years because she knew that junior year she had to pass. if she knew that she wasn't passing it her freshman or sophomore year she should've went to tutoring, done online taks test, bought the taks books that help out. Knowing her she was probably always partying and never paying attention. im glad she isn't walking the stage its her fault not no one else's but hers. The only reason she is embarassed is because her mom came out on the paper thinking she was all high class but regardless if your high class or not, if you don't pass the taks you dont graduate!!
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related links Posted by 710237 on May 30, 2008 at 6:25 p.m.
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Hey, don't feel too sorry for D. Brem. She left herself wide open for all of this. She is old enough to know that when you create heat you have to also take the heat.
Understand that people are not going to stand for the way she has handled this whole thing. They are speaking out...loud and clear.
If something tragic happens to her daughter, it is only Mrs. Brem's fault. She is the mother from hell.
You think she has humility? You need to see her in Closet Snoop. No himility there but arrogance and flaunting her "new money." It is pretty pathetic to see a grown woman acting like that.
She is too much about herself and not enough about her daughter. This whole fiasco was more about her and not about her daughter and then in the end she drags the other Kings students. What a user.
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related links Posted by 711762 on May 30, 2008 at 6:37 p.m.
Well the world needs more people to work at Whataburger, Stripes, and so forth. I'm sure most of them didn't pass either, or she can work at her step grandmas dealership as a make ready washing cars.
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related links Posted by 241547 on May 30, 2008 at 6:38 p.m.
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You posted this same post on the Closet SNOOT page.
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related links Posted by 283478 on May 30, 2008 at 6:45 p.m.
\304872 Before you call Aransas schools a joke - look at your own writing. If your son is illiterate its because of parents like you who look to blame others but can't teach their child anything.
Learn how to write a complete sentence.
Learn the difference between LOSE and LOOSE. Let me help you. Your loose interpretation of the English Language has forced your son to lose any chance he had at learning to read or write at home.
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related links Posted by 298842 on May 30, 2008 at 6:48 p.m.
What in the world is wrong with the mother of this student, putting her daughter thru something like this....and teaching her the way she has ....doesn't she know what real troubles are....not walking acrosss a stage and not getting to walk across a stage type thing.....try going to a funeral for a daughter in a car wreck.....that is troubles.......this mom is not giving her child the right lessons on life and responsibility.
I home the car dealer owner is not involved in any of this.
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related links Posted by 303526 on May 30, 2008 at 7:04 p.m.
She is not a teacher she is the superintendant. Hey a lot of people are certainly stretching this story WAYYYY out of proportion. You know who you are? The story did not say one word about Marion Luna Brem nor did it mention that the girl was pregnant. I think based on some of these added reading between the lines insults that keep appearing, would suggest that the readers here would have a hard time passing a reading test of ANY KIND. Keep it real, and this is a mark on this community when a child failing is the hottest topic on this newspaper. What a crying shame. Selah!!!
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related links Posted by 248197 on May 30, 2008 at 7:17 p.m.
Wow, if she wasn't before, Marion Luna Brem must surely be embarrassed by her gold-digging DIL. And then she comes on here and pretends to be someone else, insults the people of Corpus Christi and then toots her own horn. Funny!
I've always had respect for Marion and always will. And it shouldn't, but Dalia's behavior reflects poorly on the family.
Too bad money can't buy class.
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related links Posted by 337804 on May 30, 2008 at 8:46 p.m.
Just setting the record straight, Dalia Brem is NOT a teacher at Driscoll Middle School. She works with the Junior Achievement Program and speaks to students about, of all things, achieving in life. SHE IS NOT A TEACHER at Driscoll Middle School. Perhaps Junior Achievement should be aware of who represents them at CCISD schools! Think about that...
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related links Posted by 238181 on May 30, 2008 at 9:08 p.m.
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I wish your son luck and you should be proud!
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related links Posted by 245502 on May 30, 2008 at 9:13 p.m.
A word of warning people..make no mention of the fact that she's Marion Luna Brem's step granddaughter..or they'll yank your post.
Grandma spends alot of advertising money with the CT,and here,the bucks trump free speech.
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related links Posted by 362344 on May 30, 2008 at 9:33 p.m.
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thank you for clearing that up for me
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related links Posted by 388859 on May 30, 2008 at 9:53 p.m.
OMFG!! I just saw the KRIS video, and she is totally PREGGOS!!
It obviously shows a round belly, when she puts her purse on her face to hide the shame when walking out and losing once again!
And Dalia, or Delia, or whatever the heck your name is, you sound SOO freaking stupid when you are talking to the news, and trying to blame the judge for your daughter being dumb! I am embarassed for you! You should've kept your big pie hole shut, cuz you really sound dumb, and you teache?? Weird, I'm confused on that, cuz you surely don't sound educated at all.
Just wanna tell Marion Brem, mother in law, I can't believe you let your son marry a gold diggin, materialistic, person like that? I mean, there was a reason why she was still single! Well not sure how old she is, but if her daughter should be graduating she must've started having babies young too! Her precious daughter is taking after mama, and hoping she won't be a single mom, and maybe she too, will find some dummy to marry her and give her a good life instead of being a single mom and trying to find a baby daddy! Ha! Bet she ends up like mom, looking for a baby daddy or daddys when she gets a little older too! Hey maybe she will strike oil too!
Marion Luna Brem, you are a great lady, and you really shouldn't have your trash like this in your family!! It's waaay too embarassing for your son and your whole family!!
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related links Posted by 434089 on May 30, 2008 at 10:12 p.m.
I was so happy to see that the judge saw it the way it should have been.My son failed this test four times and on his last try three weeks before he was suppose to have the pleasure of walking the stage he finally passed it.He now lives in Colorado and a father to two wonderful boys he informed me that if the judge had ruled in her favor he would be in Corpus to protest something he had to work for.Congrads to all the graduates YOU all deserved this honor of "The Walk"
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related links Posted by 243882 on May 30, 2008 at 10:20 p.m.
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First of all...you misspelled "jeolous". So technically you are classified in the "bunch of idiots that can't spell".
Second of all, I would never be in "their shoes" because I communicate and am active with my children and if they had failed...I would have been proactive instead of procrastinating until the fifth try. If your daughter had tutoring and still failed, then maybe you need to talk to the counselor about possible learning disabilities.
Did you really think “money” would buy your way? You have my pity. So Sad.
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 10:25 p.m.
Dalia is 38 I think. I think her dh is younger than her.
I saw the news video on this issue. She makes it so much worse by the way she carries herself. As someone mentioned earlier....she has no class at all. Totally on the opposite page of Marion Luna Brem.
I hope there was a prenup before she and Marion's son got married.
All of you wealthy families out there with sons within the age range as Karrah....you better warn your sons. There is a gold digger in the making coming up in this world. She may be married but how many of you want to bet that it won't last.?
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related links Posted by 702497 on May 30, 2008 at 10:32 p.m.
None of this would have happened had the daughter's mind been more on her studies than the boys. 18, pregnant, married....tsk tsk tsk....there is the answer as to why she failed this test.
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related links Posted by 294963 on May 30, 2008 at 10:35 p.m.
in response to 242439
this has nothing to do with the dealership. i know people who work there and they should not be punished for something they have no control over...doing so would be just as dumb as what dalia brem is doing.
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related links Posted by 699874 on May 30, 2008 at 11:26 p.m.
I had not laughed so hard in such a long time until I read the part where the posters outed the Mom for her poster ID. Way to go! I haven't seen any in a while from her, so guess she really was put in her place. That is just so priceless.
I do remember seeing the Closet Snoop article, and had a good laugh at the suggestion of an Eva Longoria resemblance.
p.s we love you, Sweetie. Keep on posting!
~the bunny~
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related links Posted by 238312 on May 30, 2008 at 11:46 p.m.
Booby Galvan is a hero! Thank you for standing up for what's right--rules are rules- and not going all politics on us.
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related links Posted by 234878 on May 30, 2008 at 11:52 p.m.
I'm on the west coast so could you fill me in on something? Are they graduating her and barring her from just the ceremony or do you not graduate at all by failing the test?
I've looked into this test and perceive it as about what an average seventh grader should know.
I disagree that it's the parents responsibility to see that the child is properly educated. That responsibility lies with the school system and the student. It's the parents responsibility to see that the child does their homework, goes to bed on time and arrives at school the next day. Homework is a practice of what was learned in classroom and if the child doesn't know what they are doing when they bring it home, then the teacher is out of touch with the students. It's a teacher's responsibility to find out if the student is "getting it" or not. If a teacher stands up in the front rapping this stuff off and expects the student to ask for help, they don't understand a child's basic ego. You can expect a child to raise their hand and essentially say, "Hey everybody, I'm dumb and I can't think" when all that is needed is a simpler explanation of a procedure.
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related links Posted by 710237 on May 30, 2008 at 11:56 p.m.
in response to 702497
So, this young IS PREGNANT as someone earlier mentioned?
I, too, saw her on TV and was somewhat surprised that she looked pregnant...very pregnant. Her bump clearly showed through her full top. When a poster mentioned it, i thought someone was just being ugly. I didn't know it was the truth.
Wow...all of this and now being pregnant....imagine walking the stage being pregnant and the father out there somewhere. This is the mother from hell, alright.
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related links Posted by 710237 on May 31, 2008 at 12:01 a.m.
in response to 702497
So, this young IS PREGNANT as someone earlier mentioned?
I, too, saw her on TV and was somewhat surprised that she looked pregnant...very pregnant. Her bump clearly showed through her full top. When a poster mentioned it, i thought someone was just being ugly. I didn't know it was the truth.
Wow...all of this and now being pregnant....imagine walking the stage being pregnant and the father out there somewhere. This is the mother from hell, alright.
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related links Posted by 234878 on May 31, 2008 at 12:06 a.m.
Here is the test...
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.as...
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related links Posted by 242439 on May 31, 2008 at 12:24 a.m.
in response to 294963
That may be, but just by the simple fact that she's related to the Brem family, she's tarnishing their reputation and, by extension, her business. There may be some people who will not want to support a family business where their members behave like irrational animals in public. I know when I saw the Love Chrysler commercial at a friend's house and I saw this lady in it, it turned me off completely. Bet others would feel the same way.
On a side note, I never liked that dealership - they tried to rip us off one time on a minivan and we ended up having to sic our lawyer on them.
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