Word: perots
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Interpreting the Texas decision as a triumph of Darwinists over creationists misses the main point. What the struggle shows is the important role that textbooks can play in the nationwide drive to restore educational excellence. The reversal comes at a time when Computer Magnate H. Ross Perot, as chairman of a committee on public education, is crusading to upgrade Texas schools. Holt, Rinehart & Winston's Robert Palmerton calls the decision "a plus for the state of Texas...
...agree with H. Ross Perot's criticism of Texas schools and their obsession with football and marching bands [Jan. 30]. However, I would not deny a student the chance to participate in extracurricular activities because of low grades. Some students have their talent in their heads, others in their hands and feet...
...suggest we clone H. Ross Perot and put one on every school board...
...Ross Perot, 53, a Texan who has earned millions from the computer industry, disagrees. After loudly criticizing Texas schools' obsession with football, marching bands and baton twirling, he has been named by Governor Mark White to head a committee to try to reform public schools in Texas. It is likely to be an uphill struggle. Texas students spend an average of one hour a night on academic studies and as much as 15 to 20 hours a week on extracurricular activities. At least 600 of the state's 1,100 districts allocate all of their local school revenues...
Currently, there is talk by H. Ross Perot, chairman of the Governor's Select Committee on Public Education of stiffening academic requirements for high school athletes, cutting athletic budgets, and changing eligibility requirements to eliminate the incentive for holding student back. Such recommendations--several of which are supported by President Bok--are both reasonable and well-intentioned. But the committee must keep in mind when formulating such reforms that eliminating athletics programs will not just protect students from exposure to an unhealthy environment: it is also closing off perhaps the only avenue many students have to "getting out"--a painful...