#The one class every American high schooler needs to take

#The one class every American high schooler needs to take

“#The one class every American high schooler needs to take” We live in anxious times. But many times in our past were far more anxious, and the reasons for anxiety then were more compelling. Consider, for example, the situation facing the world in the early months of 1941, when Hitler’s triumphant armies controlled continental Europe,…

Read More
#Letters to the Editor — May 27, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — May 27, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — May 27, 2021” The Issue: An explicit “porn literacy” course taught at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School. I attended Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School from 1972 to 1978. I was quite shocked to read of the porn presentation given to high-school juniors there (“ ‘Hardcore’ Study Session,” May 23). The CGPS…

Read More
#Letters to the Editor — May 14, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — May 14, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — May 14, 2021” The Issue: The Post’s endorsement of Brooklyn beep Eric Adams for mayor in the Democratic primary. Thank you for your endorsement of Eric Adams (“The Post endorses Eric Adams for mayor,” May 10). Up until a few weeks ago, I didn’t know who I was voting for….

Read More
#Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers

#Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers

“#Schools ditch student mask requirements in growing numbers” As a lengthy, bitter fight over mask requirements for students neared its conclusion, the chairperson of a Florida school board announced that she would agree to lift a mandate that had been in place since September even though she preferred leaving it in place until the end…

Read More
#Letters to the Editor — May 12, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — May 12, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — May 12, 2021” The Issue: Karol Markowicz’s column on the drive toward “equity,” not excellence, in public schools. Karol Markowicz’s column on eliminating Gifted & Talented courses highlighted the absurd thinking among school administrators (“Class Warfare,” PostOpinion, May 11). Administrators are looking to create equity in math instruction. NASA recently…

Read More