This space explores issues in public education policy, and it advocates for a commitment to and a re-examination of the democratic purposes of schools. If there is some urgency in the message, it is due to the current reform efforts that are based on a radical re-invention of education, now spearheaded by a psychometric blitzkrieg of "metastasizing testing" aimed at dismantling a public education system that took almost 200 years to build. JH August, 2005
Monday, March 13, 2006
Voucher Meltdown Brings Desperation Moves in Florida
Florida neocons are trying to buy time for their unconstitutional voucher programs while they debate whether or not to introduce a constitutional amendment that would allow public dollars to pay for church schools. The Florida House is now moving a bill forward to allow corporate tax credits to pay for church ed, while requiring no accountability in terms of FCAT requirements. This kind of bogus legislation points to the desperation of the fat little brother to save his legacy as the standard bearer for Christian indoctrination at public expense. As has been asked before, how does a corporation get a tax credit for a non-public contribution?
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