Rupert Murdoch, Jeb Bush, President G.W. Bush, President H.W. Bush- "Education Reformers"
Rupert Murdoch is the newest education reformer coming to the forefront. And he's touring with Jeb Bush. I must say, I am in no way shocked since the standards-based reform efforts began with President H.W. Bush. The Bush Family also had some questionable ties with MacGraw Hill, a major profiteer of standards-based reform efforts. No Shareholder Has been Left Behind
So, why is Jeb still in this education reform arena? Ah-ha!, here is the capitalist's motivation. The Need for DL Standards
Standards are about money.
They are not based in learning theory.
They do not consider what is best for children.
They are about business.
Standards are about money.
Business, Money, Capitalism, Money
Here is a history of standards-based reform efforts that started with
