Tag Archives: education
Support higher literacy rates
As an out and proud bibliophile, I can’t imagine life without being able to read my way through Harry Potter or write for this blog. Yet, what if I couldn’t even read a street sign? Or write an email? According … Continue reading
Filed under Arts/Culture, Everyday Life
Scotties rally for education in Georgia
Today, I attended a rally and petition-signing for education in Georgia. Like everyone else in this recessionary time, Georgia is going through a budget crunch. However, one of the Georgia legislature’s weapons of choice to combat such a shortfall was … Continue reading
Filed under College, Everyday Life, Politics/Current Events
The Lone Star sets the tone for American education: Bias in the classroom, take two
On March 12, in a 10 – 5 vote, the Texas State Board of Education approved right-leaning alterations for textbooks in their state and hence, in much of the country. Thus, once again, we have ideological partisanship being thrust upon … Continue reading
