About
Food for Thought
President Trump’s Modest Health Care Proposal
Happy New Year - Democracy is Coming!
A “democratic process” before and at the Democratic Convention is our best hope for avoiding the nightmare of Republican rule.
Happy April Fools' Day
A Federal Job Guarantee
Who's Afraid of Democracy? Not me.
A Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine
Let the Voters Decide
A Modest Proposal in Defense of Our Constitution
Term Limits Are Not a Good Idea
Edutopia
Prologue: Summerhill
Part I - A Nation At Risk
Excellence, Mediocrity, or Both?
The Mission of Public Education
Motivation and Learning
Lack of Interest
Improper Placement
Mediocre Instruction
A Narrow Focus on Vocational Goals
A Rigid, Authoritarian Environment
Our Nation's Children at Risk
Societal Influences
Altering Students' Perception of Learning
Part II - Reduce the Number of Required Classes and Objectives Within Courses
Offer Different Types of Diplomas and Certificates
Allow Students to Select Their Teachers
Allow Students to Elect Not to Be Graded (With the Consent of Their Parents)
Concentrate Academic Instruction in a Three-Hour Block
Allow Students to Attend School Full or Part-time - Days, Evenings, or Weekends
Repeal Compulsory Attendance Laws
Remove the Upper Age Limits on Attending School Free of Charge
Remove the Lower Age Limits On Attending Public Schools Free of Charge
Allow Students to Attend Any Publicly Funded School
Part III: Increase Pay for Teachers
Make More Effective Use of Technology and Existing Staff
Improve Working Conditions for Teachers
Develop a More Comprehensive Evaluation System for Teachers
Use Pre-test and Post-test Data Properly
Use Standardized Test Scores as Part of the Process of Determining Grades
Part IV: Proper Placement. Utilize Reading Tests to Insure Proper Placement of Students
PART V: School Governance. Govern Schools Individually and Democratically
Conclusion: It’s Time for a Change
Political videos
Interview on Hard Lens Media - Missouri Ballot Initiatives.
Ranked Choice Voting
Radio Interview (July 20, 2018)
Proportional Representation Described
Advantages of Proportional Representation
The Second American Revolution
Music
Music Videos
Documentary
Photos
Store
Contact/Connect
Making Missouri a Perfect Democracy
Winston Apple
About
Food for Thought
President Trump’s Modest Health Care Proposal
Happy New Year - Democracy is Coming!
A “democratic process” before and at the Democratic Convention is our best hope for avoiding the nightmare of Republican rule.
Happy April Fools' Day
A Federal Job Guarantee
Who's Afraid of Democracy? Not me.
A Peacekeeping Force for Ukraine
Let the Voters Decide
A Modest Proposal in Defense of Our Constitution
Term Limits Are Not a Good Idea
Edutopia
Prologue: Summerhill
Part I - A Nation At Risk
Excellence, Mediocrity, or Both?
The Mission of Public Education
Motivation and Learning
Lack of Interest
Improper Placement
Mediocre Instruction
A Narrow Focus on Vocational Goals
A Rigid, Authoritarian Environment
Our Nation's Children at Risk
Societal Influences
Altering Students' Perception of Learning
Part II - Reduce the Number of Required Classes and Objectives Within Courses
Offer Different Types of Diplomas and Certificates
Allow Students to Select Their Teachers
Allow Students to Elect Not to Be Graded (With the Consent of Their Parents)
Concentrate Academic Instruction in a Three-Hour Block
Allow Students to Attend School Full or Part-time - Days, Evenings, or Weekends
Repeal Compulsory Attendance Laws
Remove the Upper Age Limits on Attending School Free of Charge
Remove the Lower Age Limits On Attending Public Schools Free of Charge
Allow Students to Attend Any Publicly Funded School
Part III: Increase Pay for Teachers
Make More Effective Use of Technology and Existing Staff
Improve Working Conditions for Teachers
Develop a More Comprehensive Evaluation System for Teachers
Use Pre-test and Post-test Data Properly
Use Standardized Test Scores as Part of the Process of Determining Grades
Part IV: Proper Placement. Utilize Reading Tests to Insure Proper Placement of Students
PART V: School Governance. Govern Schools Individually and Democratically
Conclusion: It’s Time for a Change
Political videos
Interview on Hard Lens Media - Missouri Ballot Initiatives.
Ranked Choice Voting
Radio Interview (July 20, 2018)
Proportional Representation Described
Advantages of Proportional Representation
The Second American Revolution
Music
Music Videos
Documentary
Photos
Store
Contact/Connect
Making Missouri a Perfect Democracy
Two Elegantly Simple (Yet Incredibly Powerful) Pro-Democracy Reforms that will Make Missouri a Perfect Democracy