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 line? The recent incidents of schoolgirls being suspended … [Read more...] about Drawing The Line Between Legal and Illegal
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 Foundation for New Era Philanthropy out of $115 million. The difference … [Read more...] about Americans Are Suckers For Ponzi Schemes
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 useful to policymakers, officeholders, candidates, … [Read more...] about 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 useful to policymakers, officeholders, candidates, and the media. The results are … [Read more...] about Poll Shows Schools Are Our #1 Worry
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, law clerks, and even judges. The result is … [Read more...] about Feminist Assault On Reasonableness
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 of the National Education Association (NEA) held over the … [Read more...] about The NEA Is About Politics, Not Education — August 1996
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 Education Association held over the Fourth of July weekend. The NEA Convention had … [Read more...] about The Nea Stages a Clinton Rally
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 News. Americans are at last being told the tragic fact that the … [Read more...] about Phonics vs. Whole Language — July 1996
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 of achievement and endurance if they were not competing against … [Read more...] about Whatever Happened To Competition in School?
Phonics Boom
It's many years overdue, but the scandal of widespread illiteracy has finally become a topic of general discussion and debate, from local newspapers to network TV news. Americans are at last being told the tragic fact that the public schools are … [Read more...] about Phonics Boom