Cronyism from Hillary Clinton? Yes, but she wants an “education SWAT team” to impose federal mandates on America’s classrooms.
Topic: public education
Senate GOP Help Advance Nominee who Pushed Common Core
The Senate GOP appears to be ignoring the voice of the people, who don’t like Common Core. Photo by mike.cerrillo
Politically Scientific Math
A professor found an easier way to study math. Unfortunately, he’s a political scientist. “I propose an alternative to mathematics, what I call numerical literacy, or for lack of a better phrase, adult arithmetic,” Andrew…
Republicans Increase Education Spending
Not that that’s a good thing. At the Cato Institute, several conservatives squared off to discuss education reform. David Cleary, Majority Staff Director for the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee attached to the…
Some Lament Brain Drain of Illegal Immigrant Students in Georgia
Huh? Quite an interesting argument from illegal immigration advocates: The Georgia Board of Regents’ rules which prohibit undocumented student enrollment at public institutions “with competitive admissions,” as well as in-state tuition for same, are causing…
Delaware School District Apologizes for Sarcastic ‘Hurt Feelings Report’ Sent to Parents
It was mistakenly sent to parents as an e-mail attachment, which led to parents complaining about the school district. But the bigger question is, why did said school staffer have so much time to create…
Hijab Day Backfires at New York School
Predictably, not consulting parents and holding a ‘Hijab Day’ at a school led to outrage and calls from parents. But who was behind it? The principal and, in part, the Department of Education’s ‘Islamophobia’ fear-mongering rhetoric….
Charter Schools are Taking Off
At least one form of very productive education disruption is growing exponentially. “Parents can choose public schools for their children in 55 percent of the nation’s largest school districts, more than double the percent…
Common Core of Profit
Editor’s Note: The original post was published by the Selous Foundation for Public Policy Research. James O’Keefe’s undercover videos reveal what activists have been saying for years: Common Core is a set of standards written…
Big Data to Try to Exclude Parents in Common Core Review
Reason gazillion of why federally-mandated Common Core standards are just a way for corporations to get data on your children and grandchildren. Photo by Chung Chu
Book Review
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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