Declaring War Against Schooling

Declaring War Against Schooling documents 100 years of educational wars between Visionary learning leaders and Traditional school people. Ironically, to win the existing war, both opposing groups must unify to overthrow the control of education by politicians. The script cites the eras when education was in the hands of flexible educators with support, not opposition, from many politicians. President Lyndon Johnson called for “Tomorrow’s Schools”—a vision not yet achieved. The Reagan, Clinton, Bush, and Obama administrations transformed education into politics. Traditionalists submitted to one-size-fits-all mandates. Visionaries failed to unify to prevent unjust political requirements. Research is presented which validates the flaws in current school and college rituals. Outlined are venues to overcome political control, offer educational alternatives, and create voluntary personalized choices for all learners. Declaring War Against Schooling calls for ACTION NOW by visionary critics, educators, parents, and students. The goal is optional learning paths, not mandated schooling systems.

As culturally-diverse students feel trapped in failing public schools and abandoned by the system school choice offers a way out and a way up for students who have not succeeded in existing public schools. Many of the intractable problems that plague culturally diverse students are deeply rooted in the poverty, unemployment, crime, racism, and cultural differences that pervade the neighborhoods around them. Educators who work in our nation's schools represent the conscience of a society because they shape the conditions under which future generations learn about themselves and their relationships to others in the world. Educators, families and community members need to reinvigorate the language, social relations, and politics of schooling. We need to address the issues of school culture, poverty and violence. We need to look at new and future trends in education. Our goal is to achieve results. Parents, teachers and students must come together to make a difference. Ideas and people can change the course of history.

'A School History of the Great War' is a concise yet comprehensive narrative of the world's greatest conflict, written at the request of the National Board for Historical Service. It aims to provide readers with a better understanding of the war's complex issues and help prepare Americans for the challenges that lie ahead. The book covers the causes of the war, the rise of German militarism, international alliances, and the conflict's major battles and events from 1914 to 1918. It also includes a chapter on the United States' involvement in the war and discusses the issues surrounding the coming peace. This essential guide is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the Great War.

I was born during the depression of the 1930's so I learned early in life thatopportunities and other things in life were most precious when I worked hard and earned them. My father fell ill while I was in my teens so money was in short supply. I had to defer my law studies until after I was married and employed, but with the urging and support from my dear wife I graduated from LaSalle Extension University with a law degree after our four children were born . Since I was already established in the insurance claims business by then I chose to stay in that fi eld as a consultant rather than enter into a law practice. I am glad I did. I am a fi rm supporter of the constitution of the United States and as the years passed I watched the abuse heaped upon it by the federal government, and the judiciary in particular and that motivated me to write this book in the hopes that it might enlightening to enough people to cry for correction a difference might be effected . LLOYD S. FOOTE