Facing the Threat to Public Education: Part 1

Facing the Threat to Public Education: Part 1

I am a product of public education. I was born September 23, 1952—making me now 71 years old—when Jim Crow public segregation was required by law in Arkansas.  Although my family lived less than three miles from Delight High School in Pike County, I didn’t know where...

Vouchers Are Not a Smart Choice

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision concerning the Cleveland, Ohio, school voucher program is about to open a floodgate of voucher initiatives across the country. Several states have watched this case closely, ready to move forward with voucher legislation if the...