When I was in high school I knew only one thing about college – I had to go. It was a universal truth, sung by a chorus of well-meaning adults, that a college degree was a golden ticket to a bright future. And if you didn't have that golden ticket, you were going to work at the golden ... View Post
What Does School Really Do to Your Kids?
What does school really do to your kids? Most people think they had a good experience at school, that's because they had no idea what was being done to them. More Blood is the most controversial book on education ever written. It has the power to change the conversation about school forever. ... View Post
If You Want to Invest More in Schools, No One is Stopping You!
Finally a huge victory! And I just thought I'd share. Every year my property taxes are hiked up by a voter approved levy. This used to frustrate me because I never even knew about the vote. Then I figured out how our shady schools play the game. A few years ago, I heard about the school ... View Post
Terrifying Object Lesson for Moms!
This young California couple was taught a terrifying lesson. They brought their 5-month-old son into a hospital for flu-like symptoms. The hospital told them their baby needed surgery, but the parents didn't feel right about it. So, they left, went to another hospital and got a second opinion. ... View Post