America could put hundreds of thousands of people back to work by implementing a proposed stimulus program called F.A.S.T. The acronym stands for “Fix
Category: Education
School’s in! What’s your teacher’s salary?
For kids, a typical school day is about six to eight hours. Not so for teachers, whose work load includes additional hours for grading
Why are we abstaining from sex education?
In early August, Mayor Bloomberg unleashed a new initiative that would make sex education in New York City schools mandatory. That means for middle
Tax-sponsored vouchers for religious schools? No, says court.
More good news on separation of church and state: A Colorado district court ruled, on August 12, 2011, that “a voucher plan adopted by
Mike Huckabee robo calling–again
For the second time in three days, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has robo-called me. Here’s a summary of what he said, with quotes
“Professionalism” is wrecking our schools
“Professionalism” has become a mantra for teachers, administrators, university professors, and virtually anyone else who considers him or herself an expert on education. U.S.
Bibliophile’s dilemma: Finding new homes for used books
Here’s a riddle: What do books and corn have in common? The answer: overabundance. Reading Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma (which I snatched up
13 new state laws progressives can applaud
Thanks to some smart and courageous state legislators around the country, the progressive agenda actually inched forward in 2011. Yes, you read that correctly:
Best and worst of times for St. Louis City parents of school kids
There is a widespread misperception that, unless it’s a Catholic school or very expensive private school, to send your children to school in the
Betrayed by Scholastic
I always loved book fairs as a child. My mother served as school librarian for a few years so I had the privilege of