The PC culture that now dominates American schools is often over-the-top, silly, and uninteresting. And, according to author Theodore Dalrymple, that’s exactly the point. In a 2005 interview he made the following comparison between communist propaganda and the new politically correct culture: “Political correctness is communist propaganda writ small. In my study of
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With the horrific ISIS-led attacks in Paris, the debate has once again risen about whether Islam is a religion of peace or a religion that promotes violence. People on both sides of the debate often express a moral certitude about their position. But really, is there any way to know with certainty?
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At least 129 people have died after coordinated attacks on several venues in Paris. President Hollande has declared a state of emergency, imposed border controls and called out hundreds of troops. ISIS has proudly taken responsibility for the atrocity. In its communiqué it uttered fearsome threats: Let France and those who walk in its path
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It’s undeniable that today’s education system has problems. Evidences of declining academics and behavior are everywhere in the schools. But coming face to face with this reality leaves us with a big question: what do we do to right the ship? Furthermore, what does good education look like? Author and educator David Hicks provides an
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In discussions concerning the pros and cons of homeschooling, it’s not all that uncommon to see public school teachers butt heads with homeschool parents and supporters. But according to a recent news report out of Virginia, one public school teacher has embraced homeschooling wholeheartedly: “At her family’s home in Albemarle County, Mary Soisson homeschooled her
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I was reminded that Thanksgiving is fast approaching when I drove by a local school the other day and saw children leaving the building wearing Pilgrim and Indian hats. This morning I got to thinking: the story of the Pilgrims’ arrival in America is quite a common lesson in the early elementary classroom, but is
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