Blindspots on the right. (conservative illusions about education policy)(Back to School: Dumb and Dumber)(Cover Story)

From: National Review | Date: September 25, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Many conservatives have good ideas about educational reform, but some of what is being said is naive. Schools cannot really teach values that parents do not embrace. Standards, school vouchers, the US Dept of Education and other topics are discussed.

CONSERVATIVES know many important truths about American education that liberals deny, resist, or haven't figured out. In no field is it clearer that the Left now rationalizes and defends the status quo while conservatism has become a powerful force for change.

Conservatives know that American youngsters are not learning nearly enough, ...

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