Archives for "May, 2010"
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“Education is our most severe crisis, and the danger is increasing”
The Portland Press Herald published an important and thoughtful “Maine Voices” piece today written by James Gale, a 7th and 8th grade math teacher from Bath. “BATH — It is no secret that among industrialized nations, our high school students perform at the bottom of the list in math and sciences. School administrators, presidents and [...]
“States’ budget crises land on children”
Here’s a troubling story by the AP about the consequences of huge budget cuts by state government across the country. These consequences clearly demonstrate the need for fiscal responsibility and investment in public services. “CHICAGO – Now the crisis is reaching the children In Arizona, a program that helped blind high school students care for [...]