The advocates of “it take a village to raise a child” are having a rough month. They are scurrying around trying to come up with arguments to refute the new study showing that children who spend most of their time in daycare are three … [Read more...] about Daycare Bombshell Hits The ‘Village’
Education Reporter — April 2001
Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas — April 2001
Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas Despite the Republicans enjoying a majority in all three branches of the federal government, the liberals seem to have a lock on debates about public policy because they are more skillful (or dishonest) in … [Read more...] about Tax-Cut Dollars and Dogmas — April 2001
Bush Judicial Appointees Should Be Pro-Parent
When President George W. Bush gets around to appointing federal judges, the issue of parental rights should be a major criterion. One model for what this means is contained in the principles recently outlined by the Wyoming Supreme Court. In two … [Read more...] about Bush Judicial Appointees Should Be Pro-Parent
Education Reporter — March 2001
The Hidden Meaning Of Marriage Tax Repeal
Repeal of the marriage tax penalty was always good for a big round of applause in the campaign speeches of most political candidates last year. But it's scheduled for bumpy sledding in the drafting of this year's tax-cut bill. The marriage … [Read more...] about The Hidden Meaning Of Marriage Tax Repeal
Dumbing Down and Developing Diversity — March 2001
Dumbing Down and Developing Diversity Dumbing Down Tests Tests, standards and accountability are the watchwords for public school education reform. Such good words! Can they do the job? Unfortunately, the testing system has been … [Read more...] about Dumbing Down and Developing Diversity — March 2001
Why Tests and Standards Can’t Solve School Problems
Tests, standards and accountability are being advocated as the solution to the problems of public school education. Those are such good words; why can't they do the job? The testing system has been corrupted. Under the 1997 revision of the … [Read more...] about Why Tests and Standards Can’t Solve School Problems
Kansas Dumbs Down Science to Promote Evolution
Liberals have long realized that, if they can win the battle over what is taught in schools, they will win elections. While they claim to believe in free speech, they often have little tolerance for alternate points of view in the schools. In 1999, … [Read more...] about Kansas Dumbs Down Science to Promote Evolution
Education Reporter — February 2001
