by Jack Jennings | May 31, 2017 | advocating, civics education, politics
The country is so politically divided that people increasingly are not tolerant of different views or respectful of others. This is not simply a lack of good manners. It is a blow to a democratic society. After a half century’s involvement in Washington policy-making,...
by Jack Jennings | Jan 19, 2017 | charter schools, federal education policy, private schools / vouchers / and other choice
The United States has not scored victories in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Could the missing element in those fights be the lack of competition which would have motivated an American military force to succeed? Is it time to create “charter armies”, “charter air...
by Jack Jennings | Jul 23, 2016 | federal education policy, federal funding, No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), teachers
Should schools with student bodies primarily from low-income families spend less on the education of those children than is spent on the education of other students in the same school district? Of course not! That practice violates common sense norms of justice and...
by Jack Jennings | Feb 13, 2016 | No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), teachers, tests / assessments
Higher education has a bone to pick with public schools. Too many high school graduates entering colleges and universities are not prepared for post-secondary education. That complaint is true enough, but the missing element is that lower education cannot improve...
by Jack Jennings | May 5, 2013 | academic standards, accountability, civics education, federal education policy
“To prepare all citizens to become responsible members of a democratic society” “To develop socialization and citizenship skills in children” “Preparing students for responsible, productive citizenship and imbuing them with values common...
