Author: unitedfamilies

There’s no such thing as a neutral education

The abysmal literacy and mathematic proficiency rates in many public school districts are, of course, a part of this larger issue. But so, too, are the behavioral problems that have become commonplace in the classroom. A survey by the National Center for Education Statistics, for example, found that 46% of public schools in the United States have experienced an increase in violence and disruption over the past several years. The same survey found that 84% of teachers expressed concern about growing student misconduct.

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Maine lawmakers pass bill to protect law-breaking abortionists

Many opponents of the bill, LD 277, warned that it would protect those who traffic minors into the state for abortions. “[The bill] outlines a vision for Maine that is truly egregious and dangerous for women in our state,” warned Rep. Reagan L. Paul (R-Winterport), who said it would “fling the door wide open” for abusers and traffickers to force women to abort their preborn children.

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