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Abstinence War Room

Staff / Truthdig May 25, 2006 Check out this documentary about a faith-based abstinence program that religious-right forces installed in New Mexico public schools. Watch for the part about the covert "purity" war room. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Taking Back Our Schools–and Fixing Them

Wellford Wilms / Truthdig Apr 26, 2006 The director of the Education Leadership Program at UCLA forcefully argues that public education funds must be diverted from bloated bureaucracies and redirected into the schools, where principals, teachers and parents can meaningfully influence what is being taught. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Newspaper Punctures Myth of ‘the Boy Crisis’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2006 The Washington Post refutes an earlier Newsweek cover story that claimed boys are falling badly behind girls in public school education. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poll: Half of U.S. Rejects Evolution, Backs Bible

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2006 The Gallup report summarizes the findings: "[A] substantial portion of Americans[are] not so quick to agree with the preponderance of scientific evidence" Support for the such beliefs declines steadily with education: Among those with high school diplomas, 58% are Bible backers; among those with postgraduate degrees, only 25%. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Boston Church Lagging on Pedophile Reforms

Staff / Truthdig Mar 1, 2006 The state attorney general is blasting the Boston Archdiocese for its failure to implement safeguards to prevent the sexual abuse of children. Missing: a system to track abusive priests, and prevention programs in schools. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )