North Carolina’s chief executive calls for increases in spending on education, which comprises 58 percent of the governor’s budget.
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Standardized Tests Deflate Grades
Pumping up attendance in advanced courses and doling out high marks can’t buy kids a passing grade on a standardized test.
Multimillion Dollar Cross at W & M
On Wednesday, College of William and Mary officials admitted that their decision last fall to remove a brass cross from Wren Chapel has cost the institution a $12 million donation from a “longtime donor.”
Utahans Choose Better Schools
After much controversy, Utah Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. signed legislation, the “Parent Choice in Education Program” (PCEP) that now provides every family in the state the right to choose their child’s school.
Catholic Bashing at UM
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Theatre, Arts and Dance is hosting the Dario Fo play, “The Pope and the Witch” through March 9. Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments.
Education Without Architectural Opulence
Factors other than bricks and mortar contribute to educational success.
Lavender Textbooks
California State Senator Sheila Kuehl has introduced legislation that will ban textbooks and teachers from any instruction that “reflects adversely” upon homosexuality, transgenders, bisexuals or those with perceived gender issues.
Global Warming Iced
Thanks to senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute Christopher Horner, and his new book, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Global Warming and Environmentalism, there is now a resource to deflate the global warming hype.
Public Schools As De Facto Parents
One of the latest developments in public education is that schools believe they are the de facto parents of the children who attend them.
Free Education Marketplace
The not so shocking news…. not one U.S. state currently has anything resembling a free education marketplace.
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Allen West: California Professors see U.S. Flag is a Racist Symbol
Allen West does not mince words about how California professors see the U.S. flag as a racist symbol.
Professor says Climate Change Won’t Destroy Earth, Dismissed by Colleagues
Dr. John Christy is a prominent professor in the field, but his conclusion led to a falling out with his colleagues.
Common Core Crack-Up
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in education continue to crumble when they encounter reality. “Not a single junior at Seattle’s Nathan Hale High School showed up to take this spring’s Smarter Balanced tests (SBAC—one…
Professor Claims Right-Wing Jews were Responsible for Charleston Shooting
The College Fix said: “The University of Michigan’s Juan Cole has a rather interesting take on Dylann Roof’s murders of nine people in Charleston, South Carolina.” “He says Roof’s “manifesto” shows that the “same hatemongers…
Christian Groups Return to California Colleges, but have to Allow Non-Christian Leaders
So would they have this requirement for Muslim or other religious groups?
Georgetown Professor says “Racial Subordination” is a Part of America
This was a response to the South Carolina shooting at a church in Charleston, and the professor, Paul Butler, played the race card.
With Ruling, SCOTUS Poisons Burwell
The 381,517 words of the President’s health care law may be a lot for Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) to read, but the Supreme Court should have had no trouble with four. At the heart of the…
Obama Abandons College Ratings System and Colleges Breathe Sigh of Relief
Obama had the plan to rate colleges, which riled administrators. Now, he’s abandoned those plans, which would have been very subjective to start with.
SCOTUS Redefines Marriage
The Supreme Court, in a narrow 5-4 vote, struck down traditional marriage laws in the U.S.
MIT Economist Jonathan Gruber Outed
Bloomberg Politics managing editor Mark Halperin apologized to his “Republican sources” Monday after it was revealed that MIT economist Jonathan Gruber had a much bigger role in shaping Obamacare than the White House had previously…
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Book Review: Is ‘The Dying Citizen’ a Prediction of America’s Future?
America’s ongoing and seemingly-constant crises have left Americans scrambling to find a sense of normalcy and safety. Just in time, to cut through the chaotic bombardment of conflicting messages and opinions while providing a voice…
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The Origins of Political Correctness
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Ayn Rand Reconsidered
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