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When god goes to school- Guest Post
If you are a freethinker with a child enrolled in public school, then chances are you’ve had to begrudgingly swallow a few gobs of religious phlegm now and then. Although the First Amendment gives us some protection against the god … Continue reading
Bachmann versus Ramen
“For our own biological children we just put science on the table and it was up to them to make a decision.” Michelle Bachmann I advocate giving children choices. It is an excellent parenting technique when used properly. “Billy, do … Continue reading
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Does Religious Education Produce Oxymorons?
The title is a bit strong, but I do, as a former public school teacher, worry about religion sneaking into the public schools, as well as the sudden rise in my area of religious private schools. I think that speaking … Continue reading
Can Cyberlearning Replace Teachers? New Study is Skeptical
The following appeared in the Washington Post on October 24, 2011: As an increasing number of cash-strapped states turn to virtual schools — where computers replace classmates and students learn via the Internet — a new study is raising questions … Continue reading
