Education
Illinois the Poster Child Of the Failures Of Progressive Policies
If anyone wanted a crystal ball to see how a progressive society driven purely by Democrat policies would look like, look no further than Illinois – where Barack Obama established himself politically. (more…)
Illinois Policy Institute Advocates for Voucher-funded Education: It’s the right thing to do
The Illinois Policy Institute is advocating for voucher-funded education — where the state distributes money to parents for their child’s education and the parents can use the money for their child to attend a school of their choice rather than giving money directly to public school districts. A spokesman for the state’s teacher’s union is against implementing a voucher program in Illinois. (more…)
This Is Thought Provoking
If you are at all like us at ICE News, you’ve noticed a dramatic loss of privacy in America in recent years. Today, the government admits to snooping on our phone calls and emails. There are cameras and microphones everywhere… and now even drones (like the ones we use to spy in Afghanistan and Pakistan) are rumored to populate our skies. There was a chemistry professor in a large college that had some exchange students in the class. (more…)
Cong. Walsh Issues Statement on House Passage of D.C. Opportunities Scholarship Program
“Once again, D.C. parents will have the power and means necessary to emancipate their children from failing public schools” (more…)
Illinois Home Schooling Fight Not Over
Thousands of people flooded the Illinois capital building in Springfield on February 17 for an initial hearing for a bill that would regulate home schooling in Illinois. Democrats tabled the measure after 4,000 flooded Springfield to oppose it, according to IllinoisReview.com.
Student Borrowing on the Upswing
College students are borrowing more. Among 2008 graduates who borrowed, the average loan for bachelor’s degree recipients was more than $23,000, compared with slightly more than $17,000 in 1996.
Teacher Unions Against Reform
Teachers’ unions in Illinois are clear; they do not like the newly proposed education reform plan in the Illinois House. Reform groups in Illinois have been pushing for changes to teacher tenure, performance evaluations and restrictions on strikes, which they contend will improve student and school performance.
Illinois House to Look at Education, Teacher’s Unions
House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, issued a memo Dec. 2 announcing formation of an eight-member House Education Reform Committee. Four members are Democrats and four are Republicans. The memo said nothing about the committee’s agenda, nor did it set a deadline to act.
It’s Time for School Choice – Make That Teacher Choice!
How can America invent a more innovative and profitable future without a quality education system? Experts suggest that the dismissal of 1,000 of the country’s worst teachers would allow the competent teachers to practice their profession in a more professional atmosphere.
Brownies Be Gone! Bill Could Limit School Bake Sales
Big Sister knows best! Social engineers determined to regulate every level of American life.
A child nutrition bill on its way to President Barack Obama — and championed by the first lady — gives the government power to limit school bake sales and other fundraisers that health advocates say sometimes replace wholesome meals in the lunchroom.
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