The Colts Won’t Make Us Rich
For release Sept. 16 and thereafter (588 words) I’m not a big fan of the National Football League (NFL) — I don’t bleed Colts blue — but I do catch a game here and there, and I’ll admit I’m glad the season started on time this year. But according to a recent article in the Read the full article…
Less Government Spending Can Boost Growth and Jobs
For release Aug. 31 and thereafter (765 words) Keynesian economists, especially Alan Blinder and Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, have been stridently outspoken recently about the notion that federal stimulus could destroy jobs. They are most concerned that this view is a threat to sound policy-making and that public opinion is swinging rapidly and heavily toward Read the full article…
Cursive: It’s About More Than Writing
For release Aug. 24 and thereafter (737 words) “Cursive handwriting has been omitted from the Common Core State Standards, the new curriculum standard that more than 40 states adopted last summer.” ~ the Associated Press Beginning this fall, Indiana’s State Department of Education will no longer require public schools to teach cursive writing. Instead, students Read the full article…
It’s All About Reading at ‘Third Grade Academy’
(Richmond, Ind.) – When their city got the nickname “dropout factory” a few years back, retired businessmen Vic Jose and Rick Ahaus decided to do something about it. Four years later, the Third Grade Academy — an intensive summer program for struggling readers — is nudging ISTEP scores higher. It’s also inspired the National Civic Read the full article…
Half a Job Is Better Than None at All
For release Aug. 10 and thereafter (682 words) Low wages, earned part-time, are often ridiculed by those who do not have to justify their employment week by week. Most part-timers, though, maintain their skills, work legitimately, report taxable income and contribute payroll taxes. Their meager earnings buy groceries and pay for utilities. For many, part-time Read the full article…
Right-to-Work States Have the Edge
For release Aug. 3 and thereafter (680 words) It doesn’t take an economist to spot the common thread in these recent economic development headlines: Chattanooga, Tenn.: “Volkswagen hires 2,000th employee.” July 29 Shreveport, La.: “NJ-based bag manufacturer to build Louisiana plant.” July 28 Decatur, Ala.: “Polyplex to build $185 million plant.” July 21 West Point, Read the full article…
