David was arrested in 2006 because he insisted on being notified by school officials anytime homosexual topics were discussed in his son’s classroom.
College Prep
No Loophole Left Behind
Daniel Koretz, Harvard Professor of Education, recently explained why he believes standards-based testing can yield “bogus” and “absolutely worthless” scores.
California Math Problems
California educrats have been fighting higher standards in math for a long time, including last year’s proposal to require all 8th graders to take algebra by 2011.
Proven Value in School Choice
Just as all of the rest of the arguments which opponents have made against school choice have been proven false, another argument bites the dust.
Court Reconnects with Reality
The appeal court admitted that state lawmakers have “acted as though homeschooling is, in fact, permitted in California.”
Put On Your Happy Face
Less than one quarter of high school graduates who took the ACT have a 50% probability of getting a B in four college-level subjects, and many students are taking remedial courses in college.
California Homeschoolers Get Reprieve
At least one California court has recognized and corrected a grave disservice done to California families.
Expanded Learning Time or Money?
The Center for American Progress recently held a panel pushing for the implementation of and lauding the benefits of expanded learning time (ELT) programs in schools nationwide.
Historical Progress?
Despite what Americans have been hearing about the nation’s poor civics literacy, renowned education reformer Diane Ravitch suggests that, on historical subjects at least, civics education may have made “some headway.”
Save the Children
First it was dodge ball, then it was tag. Now it is sack races and three-legged races that might cause children harm.