If the education establishment wants to know why public schools don't get much respect from our citizenry, they need look no further than an Op-Ed editorial in last week's New York Times. This prestigious newspaper donated an expensive … [Read more...] about The Phony Cries of “Censorship”
Let’s Define Terms When We Debate Education
In the second presidential television debate, Bob Dole said he supports "school choice," by which he clearly meant tax-financed vouchers to allow students to go to private (and probably religious) schools. Bill Clinton responded that … [Read more...] about Let’s Define Terms When We Debate Education
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 the news media are commenting, why don't the voters react to the … [Read more...] about Does Character Count?
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 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
