Education Reform Central

CAUTION: This post is R-rated! Yesterday, a mother found her 12 year old daughter dead in her closet. That brings to SIX, the known cases of deaths so far in 2008 of teens and preteens because of "The Choking Game". Also, known as "Pass Out Game", "Fainting Game", "Black Out" and several other names, this deadly behavior is a potentially fatal ... Read More

Today I would like to share something with you that's just a little off-topic! I entered Mark Joyner's "Will You Be The World's Next Best-Selling Author?" contest. One of the requirements was to submit a 2-minute video to YouTube.com about either the most life changing moment of your life or the funniest moment of your life. I chose funniest. Here is ... Read More

HUMOR Sex, Drugs & Alcohol!All the violence isn't happening on campus. It's actually occurring BEFORE students even get to school, or AFTER they leave school for the day. Conditions have already deteriorated to the point of ridiculousness so what's a poor bus driver to do? After observing several news stories across the nation, I'd like to offer the following list of "7 ... Read More

'Happy Cows' chat with a duck I'm beginning to realize how we all are being duped every day! If you've seen the clever commercials that the Dairy Industry has promoted, then you've probably chuckled over the fun and relaxing lifestyle that dairy cows lead. When they are aren't grazing and gossiping in a field of flowers, they're flirting with the bulls in ... Read More

When my husband and I first saw this poster, we both laughed out loud! That was a long time ago and was probably the result of surprise more than anything. Unfortunately, this poster is no longer funny (if it ever really was), especially with the tragedies of recent weeks and months. My husband Don, a Master Teacher who retired after ... Read More

There has been lots of media coverage over the tragic shooting rampage at Northern Illinois University at DeKalb, which left 6 people dead. It now appears that the shooter was an excellent former student with a history of mental problems. Apparently he went off his medication and the result is numerous injured and six dead. In the wake of the reporting ... Read More

Important Recap! I have some information that was posted on this blog in December that needs to be repeated. Articles are popping up on the internet about "Dumbing Down America". Some of them are humorous and some of them are serious. The two articles posted here are in the latter category. It is so important for every citizen to 'Wake Up' ... Read More

The media has been broadcasting information about the shooting rampage at Northern Illinois University at Dekalb. Thus far, the death toll is at 6, including the gunman who killed himself. It turns out that the gunman was a former graduate student at the school but had transferred elsewhere. We'll probably never know the full reason for the shootings, or if ... Read More

Ambulances line up at Northern Illinois University after Valentine's Day shooting. Once again, a school campus is the scene of a shooting spree. CNN.com is issuing reports as more information is discovered. As of this moment, 18 are reported wounded and removed to a local hospital. Of those, four have been airlifted with head wounds, to larger facilities. The shooter is ... Read More

The Los Angeles Times has been carrying a continuing story related to an ongoing debate about the pros and cons of educational vouchers. For years, proponents of vouchers have held up examples of students who have benefited under the voucher subsidies. This debate gives a pretty clear picture of the impact nationwide. The story reports: "Nationwide, there are 21 school-choice voucher ... Read More