December 18, 2019
‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE THE DEBATES, when all thru’ the house,Randi was stirring the Democratic candidates’ house.The strike signs were hung ‘ron the country with care,In hopes that Ms. Warren soon would be there.The union agitators were all snug in their red,While visions of new contracts danc’d in their heads.And Bernie in his kerchief, and […] Read more »
December 10, 2019
TIS THE SEASON TO BE (JOLLY) HEARD Like Shakespeare, we try not to repeat ourselves, but an event in 4 days is too important not to mention again. A reminder that the entire blob/aka industrial complex/aka cartel of anti-ed reform groups is uniting to interview the Democratic presidential candidates next Saturday, December 14th, in Pittsburgh, […] Read more »
December 5, 2019
SHARPEN YOUR (PENCILS) SWORDS. The entire blob/aka industrial complex/aka cartel of anti-ed reform groups is uniting to interview the Democratic presidential candidates next Saturday, December 14th, in Pittsburgh. It's a full day forum and will be broadcast live. According to PennLive, “The organizing coalition for the Democratic candidates forum includes national groups such as the American Federation […] Read more »
November 26, 2019
WE GATHER TOGETHER As the great hymn says, to ask for God’s blessings and also to give thanks. Listing all we are thankful for would fill books. So as to not keep you from your preparations for the feast, here are just a couple of tidbits for which WE GIVE THANKS…FOR THE FREEDOM COALITION FOR […] Read more »
November 19, 2019
MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR Thanksgiving may officially be over a week away, but we find ourselves counting our blessings a bit early and we wanted to share our gratitude with you. PARENTS AND KIDS FIGHTING BACK. There may have been a chill in the air but the over 1,300 attendees at the "Open Doors […] Read more »
November 12, 2019
FREEDOM ISN’T FREE.We offer this special Veterans “Day” edition of Newswire, because it shouldn’t just be about a day. The federal holiday was celebrated differently from place to place, but how many of the thousands of schools that were open took time to explore what Veteran’s Day is all about. It’s not too late, of […] Read more »
November 5, 2019
US SCORES DROP AGAIN. The results of the 2019 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) are nothing short of SHOCKING. Scores in 4th and 8th grade reading math either declined or flatlined for most groups. Proficiency on the Nation's Report Card is defined as the ability to “demonstrate solid academic performance and competency over challenging […] Read more »
October 29, 2019
POST NAILS IT. If you’ve been following Senator Warren’s attack on education opportunity, you’ll want to read the Washington Post today. People from all sides agree that "Children are the losers in Edlizabeth Warren's plan for charter schools".Speaking of which, if you didn’t see our CEO’s Fox & Friends appearance on same, you’ll want to […] Read more »
October 22, 2019
WARREN’S PLAN...CHICAGO STRIKE. Elizabeth Warren issued a stark return to the past in her much-anticipated education plan yesterday. It’s more than reminiscent of the old initiatives that led the country to a massive decline in educational attainment that we’ve only recently begun to reverse. The Warren Model looks like Chicago, where she will be today, […] Read more »
October 15, 2019
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CANCELLED COLUMBUS DAY but thank God the rest of America had a great time celebrating this weekend. In Pittsburgh the Italians marched with pride and thousands cheered as floats and representatives of all stripes passed by. New York’s parade went off without controversy, which saw throngs of people of all nationalities lined up […] Read more »