EDITORIAL
A successful modelBefore the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education, racial segregation in public schools was cited as the reason for the disparity in education achievement. The opinion in that case suggested that racial integration in the classroom was essential to academic achievement. However, the enormous success of local charter schools indicates that racial juxtaposition might not be as crucial as some had thought. More » |
Another health care issueWith health insurance costs rising, there is understandably a great concern about excessive expenses. This attitude fired the public criticism over directors of insurance companies being paid fees. The rationale was that since trustees or directors of universities and hospitals are not paid, neither should those performing a similar function in insurance companies. More » |
OPINION
Jobs at top of Latin America agendaIn recent weeks, we've seen how turmoil and tragedy around the globe can affect our own prosperity and security; how events abroad often have implications for everything from markets on Wall Street to families' wallets on Main Street. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A breath of fresh air in RoxburyI'm thrilled to be a part of the Dudley neighborhood. These are exciting times and I am energized by the commitment of Mayor Menino, the move of Boston Public Schools and the election of Tito Jackson. More » |
