The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) works with 38 countries supplying data they can use to improve policy decisions. They recently released data showing the U.S. ranked 28th out of 37 OECD countries in numeracy abilities. In other words, how well do American adults ...
First, the good. There was a contest in 2000 that decades before Julius Erving and Michael Jordan made into "must watch TV"; it was the NBA's Slam Dunk contest. The victor that year, Vince Carter, practically coined the phrase "it's over" and made a recognizable gesture after an incredible slam ...
Amid discussions about furloughs and firings of federal employees, we often forget that most are ordinary citizens trying to make ends meet. Some hold these jobs for the benefits they provide, and others because they genuinely enjoy helping people and take pride in where they work. We must not ...
The 1950s were apparently the "Golden Age of Flying." My mother loves to recall a time when airlines served full-course meals on china, with actual silverware and linen napkins. Until I was in high school, I thought you had to be dressed up to get on an airplane, because my mother insisted that ...
A group calling itself Voice of the North has appeared online, demanding that religion be brought “back” into our public schools. They claim moral authority while hiding behind anonymity—and they’ve crossed a line our Constitution drew for a reason. Public schools exist for all ...
Alpena School Board President Eric Lawson has decided that clapping in support of people speaking during public comment time will not be allowed and may result in attendees being physically removed from the meetings by law enforcement. Lawson now has two Sheriff Deputies in attendance at the ...