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Address to the Commonwealth Club of California

jruss — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:22:05 -0500

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.

Quality Education Standards in Teaching (QuEST) Conference

jruss — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:16:58 -0500

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. read more »

Remarks at the Math/Science Education Action Conference

jruss — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:07:00 -0500

Al Shanker discusses America's low educational standards as compared to other nations. While he emphasizes students' lack of achievement in math and science, he states that students are performing poorly in all subjects. read more »

Tocqueville Forum Series on Liberal Education and American Democracy, Wake Forest University: “Moving Beyond Reform”

jruss — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:55:30 -0400