The computer delusion

Article Abstract:

Wiring schools and providing students with computers and computer instruction are expensive ventures, but the trend is likely to continue. The educational value of this is uncertain, and the loss of instruction in the arts and other areas is having a negative effect on education.

Analysis, Clinton, Bill, Cover Story, Education and state, Social policy, Education policy, Computer-assisted instruction, Computer assisted instruction

---

The rancher subsidy

Article Abstract:

Government subsidies for the ranching community is increasing the deterioration of this industry. The subsidies indirectly contribute to the environmental degradation of public and private lands which threatens long term survival.

Methods, Management, Environmental aspects, Livestock industry, Agricultural subsidies, Sustainable agriculture, Ranchers, United States. Bureau of Land Management

---

Schooling the Imagination

Article Abstract:

Waldorf schools, modeled after the esoteric philosophy of Austrian thinker Rudolf Steiner, may be the most effective schools in the US. Their success with underprivileged and difficult students is analyzed.

Evaluation, Influence, Alternative schools, Steiner, Rudolf

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: The issues. Access to information. Is the FDA protecting the public from harmful drugs?
• Abstracts: Modern science. Making the case for evolution. Darwin and God
• Abstracts: Under pressure: competition heats up in the mutual fund sector. Doom sects: false prophets attract the vulnerable
• Abstracts: The dawning of the infomercial age. Gender trouble at CBC Radio. The guru and the PM: Rao's downfall has a Canadian connection
• Abstracts: The lowdown on real estate. Playing in the big leagues. Stocking up on a budget: cut-rate brokers are making it easier and cheaper than ever to buy shares

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.