by David Safier Should we allow people with weapons permits to carry guns in schools? Let’s take a look at two very different scenarios: Two people bring their guns to work with them: Senator Karen Johnson, one of the legislators behind the guns-in-schools bill, and Ms. Johnson, a high school teacher. Senator Johnson sits in … Read more
by David Safier Today’s Daily Star carried an op ed, Why schools should teach abstinence. The writer, Johnny L. Williams, doesn’t spend much time defending abstinence-only education. Instead, he tells stories about famous young people who held onto their virginity – an American Idol winner, a Miss USA, a basketball player. He ends the op … Read more
by David Safier Yesterday, I posted a summary of Obama’s education agenda. Today it’s Clinton’s turn. You can read about her proposals on the Improving Our Schools page on her website. For more detailed information, follow the “Hillary’s Plans” links. I have to say, Clinton’s bold, innovative program for education surprised me, in a good … Read more
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by David Safier This is my first post about the candidates’ positions and proposals on education. The federal government’s role in public education is less in the U.S. than in lots of other countries, where there is often a nationwide curriculum and lots of national control. We have decided that the states and local communities … Read more