Tag: education

FORCED BUSING DOESN’T NECESSARILY ACCOMPLISH MUCH – GARRY ARMSTRONG

I was in the middle of what I honestly call the Boston busing fiasco. On center stage, it played as a racial divide between Boston’s white and minority communities. It played well in the media – especially national and international media where they didn’t understand the local sentiments. The local news stations did a little … Continue reading FORCED BUSING DOESN’T NECESSARILY ACCOMPLISH MUCH – GARRY ARMSTRONG

BROKEN CABINET

Part one: In need of repair, by Rich Paschall When the Orange Leader announced his Cabinet appointments, some wondered if the nominees actually had qualifications for their posts or if they were just receiving political rewards. You can be the judge: OUR EDUCATION AND LABOR Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon. The billionaire wrestling promoter and … Continue reading BROKEN CABINET

FAILING GRADE, PART TWO

Chicago Edition, by Rich Paschall "OCR’s mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights in our nation’s schools. " That is the stated mission anyway. The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights has open cases investigating a variety of complaints, including sexual violence, sexual … Continue reading FAILING GRADE, PART TWO

FAILING GRADE

Trump vs. Education by Rich Paschall It should have come as no surprise. Last year, we mentioned in "2025 or 1984" that the Heritage Foundation's "Project 2025, Mandate for Leadership" called for the elimination of the Department of Education. Candidate Trump disavowed any knowledge of the 922-page document, but President Trump has added 31 contributors … Continue reading FAILING GRADE

DIRECT BRAIN USAGE

The Tools of the Trade, By Rich Paschall Sometimes the idea for my next awesome SERENDIPITY article runs around in my head for days, even weeks before I set it down on paper. Nope, autocorrect, I mean personal correct. I never write it on paper anymore. I may make a few notes on paper, but … Continue reading DIRECT BRAIN USAGE

TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION?

JYProvocative Question #47 – Technology & Education There's a motion on Massachusetts' ballot this year to get rid of the standardized tests that have altered education so it has become about passing tests without benefit of thinking. What those tests prove is how well kids take tests and because of the tests, teachers don't have … Continue reading TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION?

SCHOOL DAZE

Learning to draw and other stuff -- because school is back! Remembering elementary school at this point is life is kind of funny. I remember most of the names of the teachers I had, don't remember anything I learned -- except reading and art. I suppose I was lucky. They were still actually teaching art … Continue reading SCHOOL DAZE

BOSTON BUSING & MEDIA COVERAGE – GARRY ARMSTRONG

During my ABC Network News stint (3 years), I covered major international stories. These included the civil rights movement and the war in Vietnam. While I was in Vietnam in 1967, I met LBJ who revealed he wouldn't seek re-election because of the domestic fallout from the Vietnam war -- confidential information revealed weeks before … Continue reading BOSTON BUSING & MEDIA COVERAGE – GARRY ARMSTRONG

BEING AGAINST FORCED BUSING DOESN’T MAKE YOU A RACIST – GARRY ARMSTRONG

I was in the middle of what I honestly call the Boston busing fiasco. On center stage, it played as a racial divide between Boston’s white and minority communities. It played well in the media – especially national and international media where they didn’t understand the local sentiments. The local news stations did a little … Continue reading BEING AGAINST FORCED BUSING DOESN’T MAKE YOU A RACIST – GARRY ARMSTRONG

REGRETS, PART II

“Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.” - Jonathan Larson (Playwright and Composer) It is hard to forget the mistakes or missed opportunities of the past. They often cling to us like wet t-shirts. We would like to just put things behind us and move on, but memory will not always allow it. When … Continue reading REGRETS, PART II