Fewer than one in seven students in the 4th, 8th and 12th grades can do mathematics at or above their grade level, and more than half are two or more grade levels behind, according to the 1990 NAEP Mathematics Assessment. The National Assessment … [Read more...] about Math Achievement or “Feel Good Math”?
NEA Disrespect for Home and Parents — August 1991
Education Reporter — July 1991
Americans do not Support Liberal Programs
A revealing article in this month's Mother Jones magazine exposes the elitism and cynicism of the liberals. In their hearts, they really believe they should have the authority to direct our lives and spend our money, and they disdain the democratic … [Read more...] about Americans do not Support Liberal Programs
Education Reporter — June 1991
How the Teachers Union Checkmates Parents
A recent bill considered by the Illinois State Legislature provides a textbook example of how a powerful lobby springs into action when it perceives a threat to its special interests and privileges. The Illinois Education Association (IEA), the … [Read more...] about How the Teachers Union Checkmates Parents
Education Reporter — May 1991
Bush’s New Choice Initiative
The most welcome yet controversial feature of President Bush’s long-awaited education initiative is summed up in the word choice. In this century in America, children have been pawns in a monopoly system in which they must attend the school … [Read more...] about Bush’s New Choice Initiative
What Does School Choice Mean? — May 1991
Education Reporter — April 1991
