(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 …
The Economy
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 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 …
EDUCATION’S COVERT APARTHEID
(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 …
FEAST OR FAMINE!
(PART OF A SERIES ON TEACHING WHAT REALLY MATTERS) START FEASTING EARLY! The Global Education conference November 2017 invites everyone to take advantage of their generous, FREE feast of symposiums and presentation posted …
