The Libertarian Mind
David Boaz spoke about his book The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom, an updated and retitled edition of his book Libertarianism: A Primer. He argued that many people in the U.S. wh…
1,815 viewsDavid Boaz spoke about his book The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom, an updated and retitled edition of his book Libertarianism: A Primer. He argued that many people in the U.S. wh…
1,815 viewsHouse Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representatives Kathy Castor (D-FL) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) spoke to reporters about their opposition to the House…
563 viewsPanelists talked about the effectiveness of existing education policies in helping minorities compete for jobs and attain economic mobility. Topics included the impact of the high unemployme…
464 viewsDennis Van Roekel talked about the National Education Association’s vision of public schools. Among the topics he addressed were improving teaching quality, funding during an economic recess…
84 viewsThe annual meeting of the National Education Association opened with a presentation of the meetings topic, “Redefining the Federal Role in K-12 Education.” Association officials answered jou…
222 viewsAt a panel discussion on education policy, Mr. Hess and Mr. Petrilli talked about their book No Child Left Behind Primer, published by Peter Lang in February 2006, and what the future of the…
271 viewsPanelists discussed the No Child Left Behind Act. They emphasized the accountability portions of the act, and were critical of its shortcomings in this area. They offered suggestions for how…
148 viewsPanelists discussed the No Child Left Behind Act, with particular emphasis on the accountability and oversight provisions. While all agreed that the goals of the act are ones they support, t…
88 viewsSenator Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) and legislative staff members spoke to educators about education funding and strategies to pass education reform legislation. Following their remarks they…
114 viewsFrom the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC the Committee for Education Funding 2000 Legislative Conference. Participants talked about the relationship between teacher pay and good scho…
218 viewsEducation officials talked to reporters following a meeting with President Bill Clinton. They urged legislators to pass an education bill that reduced class size by adding 100,000 new teache…
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