SCHOOLING

All too often, during the course of political maneuvering, half truths and opinions are treated as if they were uncontestable facts. Generally, it doesn't matter, because political issues tend to burn out quickly, especially these days, as we measure our activities more and more in terms of seconds and sound bites, than in days, months, and centuries. Still our need for real answers to thousands of questions regarding the future of education is urgent.