the myths I'm sure you've heard....

FALLACY 1: ENGLISH IS LOSING GROUND TO OTHER LANGUAGES IN THE UNITED STATES

More world languages are spoken in the United States today than ever before. However, this is a quantitative, not a qualitative change from earlier periods. Concentrations of non-English language speakers were common in the 19th century, ( Read more... )

Let's think critically.

Why would the US's appointed Secretary of Education promote Bush's plan to give money away to send students to private schools? (and yes this is an OPINION page)

possible answers:
-because schools are low performing?
-because everyone has a right to private education?

Let's think harder.  Lets' ask some questions.
-WHY is the ( Read more... )