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Democracy and Education

Democracy and Education

Parents should resist the onslaught of corporate testing of kindergarteners

Guest Viewpoint 3 years ago

By Jo Schroeder One year ago, my family was gearing up for a change. Our eldest was heading off to kindergarten. He had attended our … Continue reading →

Hold on Tight to Your Gift Packages!

Helping our children find their way through school

Guest Viewpoint 4 years ago

“All children are gifted — they just unwrap their packages at different times.” As a teacher for more than 20 years, I firmly believe in … Continue reading →

Up Against the Machine

Bills in Salem fight the education combine

Guest Viewpoint 4 years ago

by Roscoe Caron and Larry Lewin “You had a choice: You could either strain and look at things that appeared in front of you in … Continue reading →

Lost in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood

Today's corporate education would break Fred Roger's heart

Guest Viewpoint 4 years ago

For weeks, Broadway Metro packed the house with viewers of Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, the heartwarming film about Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. The … Continue reading →

Art Pearl, Democracy and Education

Remembering a legend

Guest Viewpoint 5 years ago

Some people are legends. Most of us aren’t. Art Pearl, a founding member of CAPE, who died in July at the ripe age of 96, … Continue reading →

Moving the Goal Posts

Why are we raising the bar for Oregon school kids?

Guest Viewpoint 5 years ago

Picture yourself applying for a home loan. Your credit is good, and you’ve worked hard to save the customary 20 percent down payment. That’s what … Continue reading →

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