Education in America

What We Don't Know Can Hurt Us

Margee Ensign | Posted 10.08.2008 | Living


Margee Ensign

Unfortunately, Sarah Palin is not alone in her global ignorance. Our colleges and high schools are not doing what's necessary... the current generation isn't gaining understanding of other cultures.

"Off The Bus": Inside A Parent's Head on the First Day of School

Joel Schwartzberg | Posted 09.03.2008 | Living


Joel Schwartzberg

The night before the first day of school was always the longest night of my life. I'd lie wide awake for hours, wondering about my locker location, ...

Diane Does Rush

Gerald Bracey | Posted 12.06.2007 | Politics


Gerald Bracey

Dianne Ravitch says that "If anything, today's students are performing better than previous students." Does that sound like painting a rosy picture to you?

Dumb and Dumber: The Gateses on Parade

Gerald Bracey | Posted 10.08.2007 | Politics


Gerald Bracey

Strong American Schools is just another fear-mongering device from people who want to control schools and curriculum. They should be ashamed.

Yo! Bill Gates! If You're So Rich, How Come You Ain't Smart? (Again)

Gerald Bracey | Posted 09.24.2007 | Politics


Gerald Bracey

Testing is not "objective" when different students have different opportunities to learn what's on the tests.