(Part 1 of 3 posts) Most people concerned about education today (teachers, parents, and students) admit this country uses at least two systems, which they usually define as public vs. private schools. But the vast majority believe both systems have the same goal, preparing students for …
Breaking Boundaries
ON EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND GODLY COMMUNISM
If you want to find out whether or not “America,” (i.e., The United States) is truly the land of equal opportunity, watch what happens to group or family dynamics when you propose a very simple plan: Make it illegal to inherit money! Maybe a limited amount of “wealth” could be passed on …
ON FREE SPEECH AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
My husband and I have lived in a limited-equity apartment complex for 36 years. It’s a terrific deal - low monthly maintenance costs in one of the country’s most expensive housing markets. We share ownership of the property with 25 other residents. When we leave we must sell back our share. …
IS COLLEGE THE ONLY GATEWAY TO THE MIDDLE CLASS?
In his Sept 1, 2014 LinkedIn blog post “Back To College, The Only Gateway to the Middle Class,” Professor and former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich analyzed Germany’s option of free world-class technical education keeps its economy at the forefront of precision manufacturing and applied …
ON IMMIGRANTS, WALLS, AND FUNDING EDUCATION
More and more older Americans are blaming immigrants for wrecking “our” economy, along with everything else. Many believe immigrant children, especially “illegal ones,” are siphoning too much funding out of public schools. The only "foreigners" I encountered growing up in Nashville in the 50’s …
