Education
Downsize Higher Education
Colorado either needs to fund higher education adequately or make some very tough decisions about downsizing our higher education system.
CU’s Many Problems
The University of Colorado’s leadership needs to be more tough-minded in handling crises and the press.
Regain Trust at UNC
UNC administrators destroyed trust by granting themselves bonuses while telling faculty and staff to accept pay freezes.
Direct Hit to Higher Education
Our political leaders are refusing to lead and, instead, are solving Colorado’s financial problems on the backs of our college students.
Hoffman Taking Right Steps
The University of Colorado’s football coach doesn’t take sexual assault seriously. Our society needs to demand that any culture condoning violence against women be stopped immediately.
U.S. Higher Education Way Behind
With China’s work force and higher education systems growing fast, it’s time for American higher education to be adequately funded in order to stay competitive.
Horowitz Again Spewing His Poison
David Horowitz is trying to create college snitches to collect information on “leftist” professors and organizations.
Mind Police Are at It Again
The Academic Bill of Rights has nothing to do with academic freedom and everything to do with forcing right wing dogma down students’ throats.
Colorado's Higher Ed Under Siege
With the governor’s interference in the selection of a new president for CSU and the enormous budget cuts, Colorado’s higher education system is in jeopardy.
Sex-ed Scare Tactics
Anti-choice groups that can’t win at the ballot box or in the courts are not bullying school boards in order to achieve their ends.
One Size Doesn't Fit All Kids
The English immersion amendment to Colorado's constitution doesn't take into account kids' differing educational needs.
Class Size: Less Is More
Smaller classes prove their value to kids academically and socially.
Colleges: Small Towns' Life Support
Community colleges give heart and hope to rural life.
Defend Against Censorship
Harry Potter is immoral? Oh please! Fighting censorship is worth the effort.
Dyslexia Can Be Ovrecome
Dyslexic children can learn to read. Here's how.
Imposing One's View on Others
On evolution: elect school board members who want to educate kids, not indoctrinate them with their own views.
It Takes a Community to Fight Bullies
The entire community is responsible for teaching respect for one another.
Leadership Lacking on State Level
Colorado sadly lacks educational leadership at the state level.
Look Beyond Schools' Problems
We must solve society's problems to make schools successful.
Making Denver Public Schools Work
Take these steps to build credibility and an atmosphere of success in the Denver Public Schools.
Revenge of the Soccer Moms
Title IX has given women the chance to prove their athletic and academic prowess.
School Plan Earns an F
There's no easy road to educational excellence.
Smaller Schools Can Be Better
Small schools can give students choice, opportunity and success.
The Value of Being Multilingual
Being multilingual gives our kids a competitive advantage.