Outcome-Based Education
Educating for the 'New World Order'
B. K. Eakman
This is the incredible story of how one gutsy woman stood the whole
education establishment on its head and forced a cabinet-level government
agency to obey the law.
What began as a simple citizen complaint against a local school district
resulted in a massive investigation and coverup of irregularities in this
nation's education system dating as far back as 1965. Education bureaucrats
in Pennsylvania never dreamed they would one day be on the losing side of a
fight against their Washington counterparts, whom they previously had imagined
to be allies. Even less did officials in Washington dream they would be
outmaneuvered into opening a Pandora's Box of white papers, position papers,
working papers, official memos, appropriations, review boards, `secure' lists,
and task forces that eventually would reveal one of the most unique and mind
boggling cases of misrepresentation in American history. Anita Hoge herself
did not expect to be declared winner in a case against the U.S. government —
even before it went to court . . . and before she had had a chance to make
her case public. A more detailed summary is
available online.
Quality softcover, 280 pages, References, Index,
Stock #344100, ISBN 0-89420-278-2 -- $19.95 |
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Microchipped
— How the Educational Establishment Took Us Beyond Big Brother
B. K. Eakman
A sequel of sorts, Microchipped provides further insight into the
issues raised by Educating for the ‘New World Order’ in the form
of five of Mrs. Eakman’s public presentations during the past two years.
A touching introduction places many of the changes we have observed in our
educational systems into personal and historical perspective, after which
the text of the speeches she has given will give insights into many related
issues - such as Outcome-Based Education (OBE) - which have come to public
attention since publication of Educating for the ‘New World Order.’
A special Appendix includes sample portions of documents to which Mrs.
Eakman referred in her speeches and both books.
Quality softcover, 156 pages, References, Index,
Stock #344125, ISBN 0-89420-294-4 -- $16.95 |
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Microchipped (Video)
B K Eakman
The live title speech from the book above. A dramatic presentation that
brings the issues to life for friends, family, community groups, school boards,
lawmakers, or media representatives who may not display the interest or feel
they have the time to read the complete text of Educating for the ‘New World
Order’ or Microchipped.
90-minute VHS videotape, Stock # 460150 -- $19.95 |
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How One Mother CAN Make a
Difference (Video)
Anita Hoge
A speech by the homemaker & mother whose stubborn curiosity brought
the Pennsylvania and U.S. Departments of Education to heel. How did
she become involved, and how in the world did she gather the facts and
documentation that won her case? An important tool for parents and
taxpayers who feel helpless in the face of bureaucratic indifference in
their school systems.
90-minute VHS videotape, Stock # 460175 -- $19.95 |
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Outcome-Based Education
— Understanding the Truth About Education Reform
Ron Sunseri
For decades, concerned parents have fought against the sharp
increase in national illiteracy and decline in high school test
scores, calling for substantial education reform. Yet, recent changes
in our nation's school systems have resulted in neither a return to
strong, traditional education nor the pursuit of higher academic standard,
but rather the implementation of a radical new philosophy known as
"Outcome-Based Education."
Public concern surrounding OBE is well-founded. Not only is this plan far
from the cure-all its supporters claim, it is both a harm to students and
an alarming threat to families. Research shows that the phenomenally
expensive OBE system:
- limits the involvement of parents in the education process, while
supporters claim a "pro-parent" position
- de-emphasizes academics and focuses on subjective goals like "problem
solving," "effective communication," and “appreciating others”
- increases the control of education bureaucrats attempts to shape the
attitudes and behaviors of students
Unfortunately, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
OBE imposes outside values on children and threatens the quality of
education. Outcome-Based Education - Understanding the Truth About
Education Reform gives parents the facts about the changes taking
place in the school systems and helps them learn what they can do today
to bring education back under local and parental control. A Multnomah
Books publication.
The Author:
Ron Sunseri was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1990
and was a member when the Oregon Education Reform Act was introduced in
1991. Concerned about the ramifications of such legislation, Ron
launched and in-depth research effort to determine the effects of
outcome-based education. Today, Ron continues to lead the fight to
repeal this type of education reform.
Quality softcover, 235 pages, References, Index,
Stock #520020 -- $15.95 |
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