Tag: Education
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The Role of Parents in Education: The Supreme Court’s Stand
The recent divide between the leaders of America’s two largest teachers’ unions over the Supreme Court’s ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor is as revealing as it is unsurprising. One laments the Court’s decision as a betrayal of professional expertise, while the other somewhat unexpectedly acknowledges the rightful place of parents in the educational process. And…
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The U.S. Department of Education: A Case for Dissolution
The U.S. Department of Education, established in 1979, was intended to elevate educational standards, ensure equal access, and facilitate national educational policy. Yet, after decades of federal intervention, one must ask: Has it delivered on its promises, or has it become another bureaucratic obstacle to real progress? As we analyze its impact, it becomes clear…
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The Triumph of Common Sense Over Ideology
In January 2023, Jessica Tapia, a physical education teacher at Jurupa Valley High School in California, was terminated after refusing to comply with the Jurupa Unified School District’s policies regarding transgender and gender-nonconforming students. These policies required teachers to use students’ preferred pronouns, allow them to use facilities corresponding to their gender identity, and withhold…
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The 1619 Project: Revisionist History Masquerading as Scholarship
Few developments in American historical discourse have been as destructive as The 1619 Project, a politically motivated reimagining of American history that sacrifices accuracy on the altar of ideology. Conceived by Nikole Hannah-Jones and promoted by The New York Times, the project claims that the true founding of America was not 1776 but rather 1619—the…
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Why Fathers Matter: The Impact on Society and Families
The role of fathers in society is both irreplaceable and undervalued. Despite fashionable rhetoric to the contrary, the evidence is overwhelming that fathers provide essential contributions to the stability and development of their children. A father’s presence—or absence—can ripple through generations, shaping the character, prospects, and resilience of individuals and communities alike. Fathers are not…
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Balancing Compassion and Law in Education
The recent statement by the Clark County School District in Nevada pledging to protect and educate children regardless of their immigration status is a classic example of sentiment triumphing over reason. While compassion and concern for children are laudable qualities, they must be balanced against the practical realities of law, resource allocation, and the unintended…
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Open Source Learning: The Key to an Educational Revolution
The American education system faces a critical juncture, where the challenges of government schooling are becoming increasingly apparent. With issues ranging from inadequate resources and stifling bureaucracy to growing safety concerns, traditional public schools often fail to prepare students for the demands of the modern world. Open source learning, characterized by self-directed study, global collaboration,…
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The Rise and Fall of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, established in 1870 in Washington, D.C., was once a beacon of African American academic achievement. Named after the renowned poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, the school was created to offer educational opportunities to Black students during an era of pervasive segregation and racial discrimination. Over the course of the 20th century,…
Seeking Truth in Today's Troubled World 