List/Grid Tag Archives: education
Update: North Carolina “don’t criticize Obama” teacher suspended with pay
Honestly, my headline is totally misleading, but that’s how it’s being reported. The student was not criticizing Obama, he was pointing out Obama admitted to bullying a girl when he…
Connecticut “loses” again – Race to the Top education grants
When the federal government is handing out funding for programs they never should be funding, there will be winners and there will be losers. Connecticut’s application for $50 million in…
It’s for the children – Tacoma teacher strike hits day seven
Is this strike about quality school text books, student supplies or a quality curriculum? Nope, it’s supposedly a little about teacher pay and class size, but mostly about tenured teachers and…
Education and opinion polls
Do you ever hear the results of an opinion poll and think to yourself, how could that possibly be true? A recent poll conducted about funding for education will answer…
Boston students still bussed,, but now it is based on school quality, not race
Have you ever wondered why, despite the claims of knowing what is best for our children and the millions of dollars thrown at the public education system, schools in cities…
Obama asks for reform and more CASH for education system
How many times have we reformed the education system in the United States? How many billions have been thrown at the problem? In Boston yesterday, President Obama asked for more…
Liberal education blocks conservative opinion at Pratt Institute
Nice. Just more proof there is absolutely no room in the liberal/progressive/socialist/statist halls of higher education for conservative views. The Pratt Institute does seem to be a private institution, so…
Gov. Christie to school administrator … “Let me help you pack”
As school administrator contracts expire in New Jersey, employees will be subject to a salary cap. Of course, if you’re contract is about to expire and you’re making more than…
Lie to New Jersey Gov. Christie … you goin’ down, down, down
New Jersey Education Commissioner Bret Schundler has been relieved of his duties. Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) made it a point to note Schundler provided the correct budget figures at a…
Cato: The reality of money and jobs in public education
If you’re going to argue the reduction of public education funding or the reduction of the number of teachers/assistants/administrators will directly result in lower student performance, you need to show…
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