Does Character Count?
In the last weeks of the presidential campaign, Bob Dole keeps asking, why isn’t there any “outrage” about Bill Clinton’s ethical lapses and personal immorality? Good question. Even…
Category: Education
Drawing The Line Between Legal and Illegal
Most people don’t have any problem telling the difference between legal and illegal drugs. Why is it that public school administrators can’t figure out where to draw the…
Americans Are Suckers For Ponzi Schemes
The government has filed an 82-count indictment, carrying penalties of 907 years in prison and a $28 million fine, against the man who allegedly cheated donors to the…
Poll Shows Schools Are Our #1 Worry — October 1996
Poll Shows Schools Are Our #1 Worry The Washington Post just conducted a public opinion poll to find out what are the top “worries” of Americans. The results are informative and…
Poll Shows Schools Are Our #1 Worry
The Washington Post just conducted a public opinion poll to find out what are the top “worries” of Americans. The results are informative and useful to policymakers, officeholders,…
Feminist Assault On Reasonableness
Now that women are attending law schools in greater numbers, feminists are turning up as law school professors, law review writers, state legislators, congressional staffers, prosecutors,…
The NEA Is About Politics, Not Education — August 1996
The NEA Is About Politics, Not Education It’s hard to see how the Democratic National Convention in August could be any more exciting for Bill Clinton than the annual convention…
The Nea Stages a Clinton Rally
It’s hard to see how the Democratic National Convention in August could be any more exciting for Bill Clinton than the annual convention of the National…
Phonics vs. Whole Language — July 1996
Phonics vs. Whole Language The scandal of widespread illiteracy has finally become a topic of general discussion and debate, from local newspapers to Dan Rather on the CBS Evening…
Whatever Happened To Competition in School?
When it comes to the Olympic Games, everyone seems to understand that competition produces the winners and the record-breakers. It’s unlikely that the athletes could reach such heights…