Both liberals and conservatives have a big problem with George W. Bush: he is fulfilling his campaign promises. This includes bringing back dignity to the White House, passing the best tax cut he could get the Democrats to agree to, scrubbing the … [Read more...] about Leave No Child Behind
We Must Reform Border Policies — January 2002
We Must Reform Border Policies As Congress returns to Washington this January, no business is more important than making our borders secure from potential terrorists. So much needs to be done, but a good start would be speedy passage … [Read more...] about We Must Reform Border Policies — January 2002
Court Puts The Lid On Nosy Questionnaires
Many parents assume that the tests given to their children in public school are only for educational purposes. To the contrary, schools increasingly demand that students answer nosy questions unrelated to academics. That practice may soon end due to … [Read more...] about Court Puts The Lid On Nosy Questionnaires
What’s Hiding Behind The Student Visa Scandal
A funny thing happened on the way to Senator Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) proposal to take a six-month time-out on issuing visas to foreign students in order to defend Americans from fraud and potential terrorists. She was backed into a corner by an … [Read more...] about What’s Hiding Behind The Student Visa Scandal
Education Reporter — December 2001
Education Reporter — November 2001
Education Reporter — October 2001
UN Treaty On The Child
The Bush Administration properly walked out of the ridiculous United Nations Conference on Racism in South Africa because we didn't care to be insulted (or have our friends insulted) by Fidel Castro and his allies. The Administration should do … [Read more...] about UN Treaty On The Child
Why Education Reform Won’t Help Schoolchildren
A teacher re-certification system, under which public school teachers take special "development" courses to boost their knowledge and teaching skills, was started a year ago in Illinois. It is part of a plan that began six years ago amid … [Read more...] about Why Education Reform Won’t Help Schoolchildren
Education Reporter — September 2001
