The Wall Street Journal published a remarkable letter last week from the L99L New York State Teacher of the Year hurling a broadside attack against the entire public school system. Charging that government (public) schooling "ki1Is the family by … [Read more...] about The NEA Teaches Disrespect for Home and Parents
Math Achievement or “Feel Good Math”?
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”?
Let’s Hear the Whole Truth About Combat
The day the Senate Armed Services Committee held hearings on the feminist proposal to repeal the laws that exclude women from military combat, the television networks showed only a 20-second soundbite from one general who seemed to oppose the idea … [Read more...] about Let’s Hear the Whole Truth About Combat
Mothers, Leadership, and Success
Why are some people driven to strive for success, while others are content with lesser goals? Do strong-willed, dominant, achievement- oriented leaders have different genes, or a superior brain, from the rest of mere mortals? A highly successful … [Read more...] about Mothers, Leadership, and Success
How to Cut Taxes and Spending
The American people have tried various ways to cut federal spending, to no avail, Congress has consistently refused to pass a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. So what is the long-suffering taxpayer to do? Senator John McCain … [Read more...] about How to Cut Taxes and Spending
Exposing the Myth of Israeli Women in Combat
One of the false arguments used to promote repeal of the current laws that exclude women from military combat duty is the assertion that women successfully fight alongside men in the Israeli army. This argument has been bolstered by pictures of … [Read more...] about Exposing the Myth of Israeli Women in Combat
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
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
What’s That About Affirmative Action Quotas?
The scandal about Affirmative Action quotas is not only that they are unjust, but that those engaged in this practice have been lying about it and covering it up. The practice of “race norming” under which the government secretly adds points to the … [Read more...] about What’s That About Affirmative Action Quotas?
Working at Home is a Growing Movement
Every morning and evening, millions of commuters spend a couple of hours driving bumper to bumper in and out of a crowded city. The only social interaction they have with all those people engaged in the same occupation is that they all listen to the … [Read more...] about Working at Home is a Growing Movement
