Democrats should take Obama's lead and push harder for education reform

Seattle Times by Nicholas D. Kristof | Oct. 16, 2009 (Opinion)

Good schools constitute a far more potent weapon against poverty than welfare, food stamps or housing subsidies. Yet Democrats have too often resisted reform as disadvantaged children have been cemented into an underclass by third-rate schools. Full Story »

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 by Dwight Rousu - Oct. 16, 2009

Kristof mixes good and bad journalism here. While he recognizes some problems he fingers the wrong culprits and boosts bad solutions.

Good teachers will not stay in the profession if they do not have unions to assure them respect and protection from burnout and poor pay. Charter ... More »

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