Issues
Commentary on events and issues affecting the private K-12 education scene.
Americans United For The Separation Of Church And State
"Since 1947, Americans United has worked to protect the constitutional principle of church-state separation, a vital cornerstone of religious liberty. Americans of many faiths and political viewpoints, individuals from all walks of life, have come together to defend freedoms."
"Since 1947, Americans United has worked to protect the constitutional principle of church-state separation, a vital cornerstone of religious liberty. Americans of many faiths and political viewpoints, individuals from all walks of life, have come together to defend freedoms."
Are Private Schools Elitist?
Short answer: not any more! Private schools have pretty much come full circle. The first schools in America were private schools. There were no public schools until much later in our independence. Those early private schools were rather modest affairs reflecting the times and customs in which they operated.
Short answer: not any more! Private schools have pretty much come full circle. The first schools in America were private schools. There were no public schools until much later in our independence. Those early private schools were rather modest affairs reflecting the times and customs in which they operated.
Do Vouchers Work?
They do. Why and how is a matter of some discussion. Here's some of the evidence which credentialed researchers have assembled in their attempts to determine the effect these programs have had on their participants.
They do. Why and how is a matter of some discussion. Here's some of the evidence which credentialed researchers have assembled in their attempts to determine the effect these programs have had on their participants.
Myths about Teaching in a Private School
Some people think that you have to wear an academic gown when you teach at a private school. At least that's the impression you get when you watch the Harry Potter movies. That's just one misconception people have about teaching in a private school. More here.
Some people think that you have to wear an academic gown when you teach at a private school. At least that's the impression you get when you watch the Harry Potter movies. That's just one misconception people have about teaching in a private school. More here.
Safety - Using Cellphones
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Green banned cell phone use in 1988. That was pre 9/11. In April 2006 Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered that the ban on cellphones be enforced. Public school parents are outraged and several are suing. On the other hand most private schools permit cell phones. Why? What's going on here anyway?
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Green banned cell phone use in 1988. That was pre 9/11. In April 2006 Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered that the ban on cellphones be enforced. Public school parents are outraged and several are suing. On the other hand most private schools permit cell phones. Why? What's going on here anyway?
Where Do Public School Teachers Send Their Kids to School?
"Does it matter where public-school teachers send their own children to school? If so, how and why? What can we learn from them?" A Fordham Foundation report.
"Does it matter where public-school teachers send their own children to school? If so, how and why? What can we learn from them?" A Fordham Foundation report.