The Education Wars

Arne Duncan doesn't give a shit about state universities, either:

Education Secretary Arne Duncan is watching colleges struggle with tough economic conditions and wants them to know that the federal government is trying to help. But, Mr. Duncan said Tuesday, it can help only so much.

Words cannot begin to describe just how bad this administration is on education.
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It is no surprise charter schools need more examination:

Nationally, charter schools reach out to educationally disadvantaged students and those learning to speak English.

In Idaho, not so much.

Hispanic students are 73 percent more likely to attend a traditional public school than a charter school.

American Indians are 57 percent more likely to attend a traditional public school.

There are 78 percent more economically disadvantaged students in traditional schools than charter schools.

Students learning to speak English are 96 percent more likely to be found in a traditional school than a charter school.

Kids with special needs are 41 percent more likely to attend your neighborhood school than a charter school.

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Sex, drugs, and suicide are high at Washoe County School District. I am sure
this"data" aren't the kind that appeals to Superintendent Heath Morrison.

After all, teachers can't be canned over it.

The report itself can be read here.
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