https://reuther.wayne.edu/taxonomy/term/168 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3772 <p>Al Shanker notes that three years have passed since the publication of the Reagan Administration's “Nation at Risk” report which detailed the dire state of education in America at the time. Shanker lauded the report and initial steps that resulted from its publication. He asserts, however, that countless problems still exist, and progress on solving them has slowed. He argues that the business community has a vested interest in improving education and urges it to become involved.</p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3772#comments American Federation of Teachers Business Corporate Support Partnerships in Education School Business Relationship Shanker, Albert Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:22:05 -0500 jruss 3772 at https://reuther.wayne.edu https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3759 <p>Al Shanker begins this speech with the economy. He cites three myths about the economic downturn: first, that people are worse off than in the past; second, that the middle class is suffering because of focus on the poor; and third, that government spending causes inflation. Shanker further asserts that school funding should not be cut. Next, Shanker turns to education. He cites a recent report that said private schools are doing better than public schools. Shanker states that this is false, but that the public holds this perception. He urges the audience to change that perception. <span class='read-more'><a href="https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3759" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;read&nbsp;more&nbsp;&raquo;</strong></a></span></p> https://reuther.wayne.edu/node/3759#comments American Federation of Teachers Armed Forces Budgeting Business Corporate Support Economics Partnerships in Education Private Schools Reagan, Ronald School Business Relationship Shanker, Albert Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:16:58 -0500 jruss 3759 at https://reuther.wayne.edu