2008 Presidential Candidates Vague on Education Plans
While I've been battling computer problems and a Total System Restore, the Presidential candidates have been plowing-on with their respective campaigns.
It is true Barack Obama has garnered the support of the National Education Association, and John McCain has been proposing vouchers and charter schools, but neither candidate has spelled-out a definitive plan on how ... Read More
Education Takes Back-Seat In Election
Posted On 23 Sep 2008 By Brennan. Under: Education News.
2008 Presidential Candidates Vague on Education Plans
While I've been battling computer problems and a Total System Restore, the Presidential candidates have been plowing-on with their respective campaigns.
It is true Barack Obama has garnered the support of the National Education Association, and John McCain has been proposing vouchers and charter schools, but neither candidate has spelled-out a definitive plan on how ... Read More
Education Problems Coast to Coast
Posted On 12 Sep 2008 By Brennan. Under: Education News.
Sad State of Education on Both Coasts
Just in case you thought education issues were getting better, think again!
The lead stories on Education News.com highlight problems on BOTH coasts! The top story tells about the disastrous drop-out rates in Los Angeles and the second story talks about horrible achievement gaps in Philadelphia.
In the first story, Mitchell Landsberg, staff writer for the ... Read More
Chicago School Boycott Troubles!
Posted On 04 Sep 2008 By Brennan. Under: Education News.
Chicago School Boycott!
The first day back to school in Chicago didn't quite happen as usual.
Instead of heading into their center-city schools, 1400 African American students and their parents loaded buses to travel to the affluent, mostly white New Trier High School freshman campus in Northfield, and one other upscale school.
The purpose of Tuesday's caravan, organized by Rev. James ... Read More
