The Politics of the NEA Union — August 1992
What is the Big Teacher’s Union Up to This Year?
The National Education Association (NEA) held its annual convention July 3-8 in Washington, D.C. Its 81500 delegates passed scores of policy resolutions which empower its staff to spend its $164,347 t425 budget in support of its left-libera1 … [Read more...] about What is the Big Teacher’s Union Up to This Year?
Education Reporter — July 1992
Bad and Good Advice to Teenagers
Of all the proposals made for dealing with the problem of teen pregnancy, the most irresponsible is the one submitted on May 26 by Cook County Commissioner Maria Pappas. She is calling on Chicago and its suburbs to “vaccinate” or “immunize” all teen … [Read more...] about Bad and Good Advice to Teenagers
Education Reporter — June 1992
Sex Education is a Burning Controversy
It probably would be difficult for the national media to believe, but sex education is really a hotter news item and a more compelling issue with more Americans than Yugoslavia, the Middle East, or even the Presidential election. A state committee … [Read more...] about Sex Education is a Burning Controversy
Education Reporter — May 1992
Pennsylvania School Battle Boils Up
We all want school reform, right? But in Pennsylvania, reform apparently means abandoning all pretense that public schools are to provide an “academic” education. Henceforth, the schools' avowed mission will be to conform student attitudes and … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania School Battle Boils Up