Archive - General Articles
Education - Released Time
During a Fall 2002 study of the Oakland, California Released Time Bible Education program, the National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD) concluded: more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
Education - Public Schools
Dissatisfaction with public schools is nothing new. It does, however, seem to be spreading. This dissatisfaction has led to several alternative approaches to public education. more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
Education - Parental Involvement
One of the keys to a child’s success in school is a healthy belief in themselves. Parents can help their children acquire a healthy self-concept by using the following guidelines: more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
Education - National Education Association
“Founded in 1857 ‘to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching and to promote the cause of popular education in the United States,’ NEA has remained constant in its commitment to its original mission, as evidenced by the current mission statement: more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
Education - Homosexuality & Schools
“In some areas of the country where homosexual activists have had free reign for years, the indoctrination of children starts as early as kindergarten. more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
Education - Home Schools
Until March 18, 2005, Utah was one of three states that required approval for home schools. The new law provides that a school-age minor is to be excused from attendance when an affidavit is filed by the parents that the child will be homeschooled. more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
Education - Christian Schools
“Ask parents why they send their children to High Point’s religious schools, and you’ll hear answers that aren’t unique to High Point. Schooling with a strong Biblical foundation tends to top the list, along with factors such as smaller student-teacher ratios, a greater feeling of safety, more individual attention for students and more emphasis on areas such as art and music. more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
Education - Charter Schools
“What is a charter school? A charter school is a nonsectarian public school of choice that operates with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools. more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
Education - General
Almost two-thirds of the nation’s 13- to 17-year-olds say there is either a “great deal” (19 percent) or a “fair amount” (46 percent) of cheating taking place in their schools. more »
by: Jerry Price - Aug 1, 2005 - topic(s): Family, Education
What’s at Stake With Justice O’Connor’s Replacement?
People of faith favor a new justice who honors the founders’ original intent above personal ideas of right and wrong.
Why do religious and social conservatives view the coming struggle to replace Justice Sandra Day O’Connor with a strict-constructionist, original intent jurist as one of the most critically important fights of the past half-century? more »
by: Richard Land - Jul 12, 2005 - topic(s): Citizenship, National