If you haven’t already, be sure to read Matt Bianco’s commentary on this year’s State of the Union Address. He raises important questions about what was missing from President Obama’s vision of education. I think this image (courtesy of the website SpeechWars) is a good illustration of what is wrong with our education system. Since Read more
This response was written by guest contributor Matt Bianco, a contributor to the Writers Circle for Classical Conversations, and local community director for a Challenge III program in North Carolina. A Homeschool Response to the State of the Union by Matt Bianco In Tuesday’s State of the Union address by President Barack Obama, he predictably addressed Read more
This time of year, television, newspapers, and Internet postings are overflowing with stories about politics and the election. Slogans, promises, statistics, and accusations are flying thick and fast. At the same time, we classical educators are trying to retrain our brains — and those of our students — to think clearly and logically about the Read more
When Tobin talked to Peter Martin of TeenPact on this Wednesday’s Leigh @ Lunch (listen to the archive now), Mr. Martin suggested a number of ways teenagers can begin to take ownership of their rights and responsibilities as citizens. Even if they are too young to vote, they can begin to exercise those rights. The Read more
Word of the Day – Ineptocracy Does this describe the present-day state of national affairs or what? (in-ept-oc-ra-cy) A system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing, and where the members of society least likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and services Read more
It would be unfair of me to assume that all of my readers are registered Republicans. And, as you know by now, I have endorsed Ron Paul, a Republican, for president. I want to take a moment to encourage my non-Republican friends to help us elect a true Constitutional statesman as President. If you are Read more
I know it is not fair to compare the Tea Party to the Occupy Wall Street movement when it comes to the rule of law. The Tea Party has only been orderly and rule-abiding where OWS has been an irritation to residents and police. But I do think they are both voicing frustration. In general, Read more
Dear Friends, Overall, folks have encouraged me in supporting Ron Paul, but I get a lot of skepticism about his stance on Israel. I posted a brief argument in response to a comment but then realized I needed to add more context. One of the problems for any of our favorite candidates is that it takes time to Read more
Thanks for listening to Leigh! @ Lunch! If you’re interested in topics that came up during the show, see below for a list of links and other notes you may find helpful. If you missed “Leigh & Politics” (9/14/11), click on the title to listen to the show archive now. Had a question for this Read more
Tomorrow on Leigh! at Lunch, I will be talking to Janine Turner about our American Constitution. My interview with Janine will be followed by a Start of School address. Janine is an actress and author with a passion for history and politics. She has started a new foundation called Constituting America: A Republic for Which Read more
In an age when many are telling
parents who they aren\'t...
Leigh Bortins reminds parents who they are.
Leigh Bortins is a nationally acclaimed educator,
perhaps best known for her ability to demystify
the fundamental tools of learning. As a teacher,
author, and commentator, Leigh is credited with
helping to launch the “home-centered learning”
education movement.
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