Education Standards: Amusement, Angst
For release Tuesday noon May 25 and thereafter (675 words)It was the last teaching day of the school year and I was rushing through my lecture, “After the Civil War.” I had to get to the Election of 1876 before the bell rang or my students would miss what they needed to understand why Reconstruction Read the full article…
What if the Colts Were Run Like our Schools?
For release Tuesday noon March 18 and thereafter (704 words)Even months later I still am hopping mad at the Colts. I am angry because they didn’t make Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). Not all their subgroups passed. Their offensive line caved in during the Super Bowl. Their defensive line didn’t do well, either (no excuse about Read the full article…
Governor Heads Push for Tax Amendment
For release Tuesday noon May 11 and thereafter (660 words)The battle for Evan Bayh’s open Senate seat will draw national attention in the fall election, but the campaign for constitutionally protected property tax caps will likely draw more voters to the polls. The Nov. 2 ballot will include this question: “Shall property taxes be limited Read the full article…
Journalism: Backing Away from the Gates
For the use of member newspapers only (755 words)“We oppose all infringements on individual rights, whether they stem from attempts at private monopoly, labor union monopoly or from an overgrowing government. People will say we are conservative or even reactionary. We are not much interested in labels but if we were to choose one, we Read the full article…
Indiana Cities: September Bankruptcies?
For the use of the membership only (725 words) A tour of the state with municipal policy experts left me convinced that few if any Indiana cities will institute the necessary budget corrections in time to avoid crises next year. Talks with civic leaders, elected officials and editors in seven Indiana cities suggest that we are Read the full article…
A Post-Primary Look at Indiana’s Prospects
A Post-Primary Look at Indiana’s Prospects To accommodate election-day deadlines, this week’s column is for immediate release (691 words)by ERIC SCHANSBERG, Ph.D. It’s always hazardous to speculate about the future, especially in politics and economics. But I have a few ideas about our economic and political future and want to get them on the record. Read the full article…
