education

Staffers from Teachers Union Embarked on Caribbean Cruise

February 7, 2012
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How nice for staffers from the National Education Association to have embarked on a seven day Caribbean cruise at the expense of the dues-paying workers, whose salaries are paid by the taxpayers. I’m sure they will find a way to say their fun in the sun is all “for the children.” Imagine your organization...

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Biden Admitted Subsidies Increase Cost of College

February 6, 2012
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Vice President Joe Biden was asked about the effect of government grants and guaranteed student loans on the cost of college tuition. In a not-so-eloquent manner Biden admitted that subsidies have contributed to the sky high cost of tuition. Transcript via Real Clear Politics. Student: Good morning Mr. Vice President. I was wondering how...

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Check Out Iowa School’s Flier Comparing Communism to Capitalism – Updated

February 4, 2012
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No, the flier does not depict mass graves filled with innocents murdered by communists. It shows capitalist workers in chains while the fat boss smokes a big cigar, and communist workers happily reaping the rewards of their labors. It’s completely ass-backwards, if you’ll pardon my French. The flier was handed out to high school...

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Biden on Student Loans: That’s Trickle Down Government, Man!

January 27, 2012
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Vice President Joe Biden reacted to Mitch Daniels’s description of the Democrats’ economic policies being “trickle down government.” Biden said he’s a big fan of trickle down government – just look at student loans. “We know what they’re going to say, the opposition. They’re going to say– I found Mitch Daniels, who I don’t...

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I Hope the Higher Education Bubble Bursts Before My Kids Finish High School

January 26, 2012
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I Hope the Higher Education Bubble Bursts Before My Kids Finish High School

The elites tell us every child must go to college, even if they aren’t college material. Thanks to student loans inflating things, the cost of college has skyrocketed, and the bubble continues to grow. Young men and women graduate with the equivalent of a mortgage, and are lucky to get even a middle income...

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It’s National School Choice Week! Updated

January 23, 2012
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If there is one thing most Americans can agree on regardless of political ideology, it’s that no child should be stuck in a failing school. That’s why Republicans and Democrats have come together to kick off National School Choice Week. Events will take place in every state this week to put the spotlight on...

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New Report Recommends Sex Education Beginning in Kindergarten

January 18, 2012
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What a brave new world we’re living in. Education “experts” all calling for sex education to begin in kindergarten in a new report on recommendations for national standards. Heaven forbid we leave these things up to the parents. I guess they think we aren’t doing enough to sexualize our little ones. By the time...

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Yikes! The Cost of College for Today’s Newborns Could be Over $400K

January 9, 2012
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Rick Santorum took some heat the other day for saying college isn’t for everyone. Of course, he’s right. What ever happened to Vo-Tech and shop class in high school? Maybe his message will gain a little traction with new parents when they find out what it will cost to send their little ones to...

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Columbia Now Offers Occupy Class

January 2, 2012
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These People Want to Rebuild Your Neighborhood

I guess I’m old fashioned, I thought college was supposed to prepare students for careers. Apparently I was wrong. Columbia University has joined NYU in offering an Occupy Wall Street class. Does getting pepper-sprayed count as extra credit? Columbia University is offering a new course on Occupy Wall Street next semester — sending upperclassmen...

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Girl Scouts Book Encourages Kids to Go to Media Matters to Clear Up Misinformation

December 28, 2011
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The Girl Scouts have published and distributed a book called “MEdia” which offers guidance to girls about how to process news and information they obtain from the media. In this day and age that would be a good thing, but for the fact that the book directs the youth to the George Soros funded...

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With all due respect: Oh Horsefeathers!

December 27, 2011
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I swear some people ought not be allowed near a computer — much less drive! The conservative and liberal blogospheres are unifying behind opposition to Congress’s Stop Online Piracy Act, with right-leaning bloggers aruging their very existence could be wiped out if the anti-piracy bill passes. “If either the U.S. Senate’s Protect IP Act...

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US Capitol Christmas Tree Pays Homage to Obama, Not Jesus

December 20, 2011
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I was mildly irritated last week after my seven year old’s “holiday” musical at school. It was a celebration of every holiday in December. We were treated to the meaning of the various holidays, including Hanukkah, Ramadan and Kwanza. When it came to Christmas, the children sang “Up on the rooftop.”  It wasn’t until...

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California Schools Prepare to Lead in LGBT Alternative Lifestyle Agenda

December 12, 2011
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The rise of hedonism is presenting a huge moral dilemma for those holding traditional values in America. After the California elections this past summer, a new law now requires the teaching of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) lifestyles in public school districts throughout the state.

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Principal Who Suspended Child For Calling Teacher ‘Cute’ Resigns

December 7, 2011
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The principal of the school in North Carolina that suspended a nine year old student for calling his teacher “cute” has resigned. He claims he was treated unfairly. Jerry Bostic told The Gaston Gazette he could understand being written up for the suspension and having someone follow up during the school year, but he...

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