The proposed policy change would eliminate parental notification when children as young as age 12 are let off campus for “confidential medical services,” including abortions and psychiatric counseling.
College Prep
Federal Court Enforces Tolerance
Last week, a federal appeals court refused to uphold the parental and religious rights of two Massachusetts couples—
David and Tonia Parker and Rob and Robin Wirthlin—
whose young children were exposed to books that promoted homosexual “marriage” in their elementary school.
Court Upholds First Amendment
The Long Beach District School Board has approved a settlement agreement with Christopher Rand, a high school student who was denied credit for community service hours he completed at his church.
Milton Friedman Vindicated
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger may at last be taking a first step toward putting into action the ideas of the late Nobel Laureate and “Father of Modern School Reform.”
Old Milwaukee Light
No matter which way you cut it, the Milwaukee Parent’s Choice Program is out- performing the Milwaukee public school system.
King and Kingmaker
If the top-tier Democratic presidential candidates had their way, the homosexual fairy tale book, King and King, would be deemed appropriate for all second graders.
No Homework Rules
Schools respond to high stakes testing with low impact homework.
Gender San Francisco Style
A San Francisco area middle school recently cancelled a “gender-switch” day in response to complaints from parents.
Yoga Cred
Needham, Mass. High School principal Paul Richards made Yoga a graduation requirement.
No Evaluation Left Behind
The dire state of teacher evaluations poses a serious problem to public school education. It is a problem that, Education Sector panelists stressed, is mostly being overlooked