Is zero tolerance dead in K-12?
We’ve been loud about the stupidity of zero tolerance rules in K-12 schools around the nation. We consider zero tolerance to be zero intelligence on the part of administrators. …
Tag: education
So why would somebody bring a gun to a school?
Another shooting at a school and you can bet the progressives are going to be screaming for a roundup of guns. But why would somebody bring a gun to …
The next generation’s education…
I’ve been accused, more than once, of being hard on America’s teachers. Just for the record, and so we’re clear up front, I think America’s public school teachers are: …
Common Core: Completing the government takeover of schools
Common Core is a federally sponsored – likely to be mandated if your state wants federal funds – initiative to federally control what is taught and how it’s taught …
Murphy was an optimist
One of my favorite people, H.L. Mencken, came to mind when I got my newsletter from Scott Rasmussen this morning. He said, Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence …
Are Schools Failing Because They Are Not Multicultural Enough?
If you’re the principal of a failing school where is the best place to focus your energies? Logic would dictate that you’d focus like a laser on reading, writing, …
Monday Morning Quick Start
Things you may have missed
Obama’s “Safe For Pedophiles” School Czar
Most people have never heard of the Obama Administration's "Safe School Czar" Kevin Jennings. But according to this Washington Times editorial, we should be very wary of this man: …
Smithsonian Institution: not smarter than a 5th grader!
When you're the nation's leading Museum of Natural History, you don't expect to be perfect - but shouldn't you be smarter than a 5th grader? Apparently NOT, since an …
Slick Willy Enters The Classroom
History Texts Take Up Clinton Impeachment - WaPo...