American students seem to have trouble understanding the greatness of our country and need the for patriotism. One high school student tells the story of what happened in his very classroom.
College Prep
A Bold Plan for Failing Schools
Tackling issues facing public education are not easy, but Paul T. Hill of the University of Washington has a few ideas.
Schools Need Tough Love Reform
Discussions of school reform often result is shouting matches and excercises in passing the buck rather than honest discussion and creative ideas about how to fix public education, but a group of educators that spoke at AEI recently have a problem with that approach.
Paying to Drug Kids
The mental health establishment’s power over government is creating a market for psychiatric drugs by requiring screenings and then overdiagnosing children.
Where the Boys Are Not
The boy crisis in education has arrived, with boys lagging behind girls in all subjects, over-represented in special education, and posting significantly lower graduation rates.
Big Brother in School
While parents may believe they have the sole right to teach their children about sex, at least one court has said otherwise and approved sex surveys being handed out to children without parental consent.
Vision Problems?
North Carolina politicians are not helping children see by requiring additional eye exams, they are thanking their supporters in the ocular industry.
We the People-A Terribly Federally Funded Textbook
A rebuttal of Nancy Salvato’s claim that We The People is an excellent textbook for civics education.
R-rated Movies Given the Boot
Students in Montgomery County just may have to start reading their literature, since the school district banned PG-13 and R movies.
Grade Curve?
The great test scores that you have been hearing about may not be as impressive as the educational establishment wants you to think they are.