How early in a child’s education does indoctrination begin? “Of course, there are many resources to help initiate conversations and help frame our students’ thinking,” A. J. Jennings writes in the Summer 2015 issue of…
Topic: public schools
America’s New Great Society: Rich Kids vs. Poor Kids
Robert Putnam, a professor of public policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and a noted social science author, spoke about the growing opportunity gap in America at the American Enterprise Institute this past week. Putnam pointed…
Oregon School District teaches $100,000 a year course on White Privilege
Shouldn’t that money go elsewhere, such as textbooks or upgrading technology?
Outstanding Teacher in Los Angeles Suspended for Reading Huck Finn Aloud in Class
An award-winning teacher was sent home and told not to return to work until the school district completed their investigation because he read a passage from Mark Twain’s book aloud during class.
Students Don’t Like Healthy Food, says School Nutritionist
Students are avoiding the healthier foods pushed on a national level and are turning to off-campus fast food and other options for lunch. Take that, Michelle Obama.
Currie Spices Up the Classroom Debate
Once upon a time, there was a teacher who undermined parents’ rights. Sound familiar? It should. This has become a common story in classrooms across America, as more liberal teachers latch on to kids’ books…
California High School Teacher Offended by Shakespeare
Obviously, this person doesn’t understand the value of classical English literature. The bad part is that this person is a high school teacher in Sacramento, California whose teaching subject is English.
Federal Court rules Student can pass out Constitutions and Religious Material
Interesting court case, as the College Fix noted: “A Washington state high school’s rule that would have blocked students from passing out the Constitution has been struck down as unconstitutional by a federal judge.” “The Student…
Colorado School District Axes Free Period Time after Complaints that Students used it for Prayer
Why are people upset that students choose to use their free period as a time to pray?
One Graduation Robe Color for Schools to Embrace Transgender Students
This is apparently a thing, now.