The American public school system, once the envy of the world, is now a cesspool of political correctness, ineptitude and violence, yet its administrators demand - and receive - far more funding per child than do higher-performing private and religious schools. From "teachers" who can barely comprehend English to the elevation of foreign cultures and ideals above our own, from the mainstreaming of violent juvenile felons to demands that "queer studies" be considered as vital as math, our classrooms have become havens for indoctrination, sexual license and failed educational fads. In From Crayons to Condoms, you'll experience today's public schools as never before, through the voices of parents and children left stranded in the system, the same voices that teachers unions and school administrators are determined to stifle. Here's a "must-read" for every parent concerned about their child's future, and for every taxpayer sick of being dunned endlessly to prop up a failed system.
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"I intend to make this book required reading for all of my listeners. I have been fighting the prevelant anti-values agenda in our schools for decades. Thank you for the courage to reveal the ugly truth." -- Dr. Laura Schlessinger, syndicated talk show host
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The American public school system, once the envy of the world, is now a cesspool of political correctness, ineptitude and violence, yet its administrators demand - and receive - far more funding per child than do higher performing private and religious schools.
In From Crayons to Condoms: The Ugly Truth About America's Public Schools, you'll experience today's public schools as never before, through the voices of parents, students and dedicated teachers left stranded in the system, the same voices that school administrators are determined to stifle.
Here's a "must-read" for every parent concerned about their child's future, and for every taxpayer sick of being dunned endlessly to prop up a system that produces little but failure.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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What is going on in the classrooms of America? "From Crayons to Condoms: The Ugly Truth About America's Public Schools" is an examination of America's public school system and the problems with its education outside of the academic curriculum. Written from a strict Christian perspective, "From Crayons to Condoms" speaks on the subjects of multiculturalism, sexual education, evolution, religious tolerance, and more, and explains why certain topics may be objectionable to parents and students. Arranged in a story by story, case by case basis, "From Crayons to Condoms" is a strong choice for conservative parents.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When Steve Baldwin chaired the California Assembly Education Committee, he shook up the education community with hearings on phonics, math, vouchers and others issues. It was Baldwin who led the fight on creating state-wide standards and a state-wide test. Now, with this book, he continues to shake things up. This book is a collection of over 80 amazing stories told by parents and even some teachers. The stories will blow your mind and there are clear patterns that exist - the brush off of the parents by school administrators, the refusal of the schools to listen to their concerns, etc. Some of the stories are heartbreaking and others will make you angry. The overall portrait of schools that emerges from this book is one of schools that care more about social engineering than academics.
25 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Rap music played during math class; ninth graders performing plays using foul language; assigning a child to read a book about female genital mutilation; surveys of students asking how much money their parents make.
All this and much, much more is going on in American public schools. And it's documented in "From Crayons To Condoms" in fast-moving anecdotal notes from teachers and parents.
This book is a must-read for every parent of a school-age child. But it doesn't stop with simply documenting the horrors occurring in classrooms across the country. It gives parents tools for preventing their infliction on their kids, help in dealing with what could not be prevented, and legal resources. And there's an invaluable list of entities that evaluate curricula of all kinds.
Yes, it's no wonder Johnny can't read or do math...he was too busy learning why Justin has two daddies, what those daddies do in bed and why one of them may need to wear a rubber dental dam in his mouth. Really.
All this and much, much more is going on in American public schools. And it's documented in "From Crayons To Condoms" in fast-moving anecdotal notes from teachers and parents.
This book is a must-read for every parent of a school-age child. But it doesn't stop with simply documenting the horrors occurring in classrooms across the country. It gives parents tools for preventing their infliction on their kids, help in dealing with what could not be prevented, and legal resources. And there's an invaluable list of entities that evaluate curricula of all kinds.
Yes, it's no wonder Johnny can't read or do math...he was too busy learning why Justin has two daddies, what those daddies do in bed and why one of them may need to wear a rubber dental dam in his mouth. Really.
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Required reading for anyone interested in America's kids
This is a compilation of statements by parents and students about teachers, teaching methods and curricula in the public schools. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Betty Pfeiffer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Even If you think you know, be prepare to be shocked beyond belief.
I like the candid reporting without shying away. People have to know what is being done to their children. The children are being TOLD not to tell you. Read more
Published 2 months ago by George Sand
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"MUST READ" for Parents
I wouldn't have believed much of what was in this book if it weren't for the fact that my eldest daughter recently entered 5th grade and changed schools to a middle school in a... Read more
Published on March 17, 2010 by mom
5.0 out of 5 stars
TERRIFYING - IMPORTANT
Do you like a good horror story? Drop the Stephen King novel and pick up this non-fiction piece.
For any American parent, a MUST READ. Read more
For any American parent, a MUST READ. Read more
Published on July 31, 2009 by Nicholas Chagouris
1.0 out of 5 stars
RACIST CLOSED-MINDED BOOK
I read through most of this book. None of it is factual, all of is complaints from parents. There were a few things I agreed with in the book against the public school system. Read more
Published on January 6, 2009 by Salwa Barhumi
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must Read for parents!
This book is an eye opener to me, unfortunately not in a good way. This is a must read book for parents, the stories might, as some reviewers mention, just individual incidents,... Read more
Published on November 23, 2008 by faye_dream
1.0 out of 5 stars
If parents want to micromanage what happens in schools, then get a...
As someone with a very high interest in educational policy, this book was frustrating on many levels. Firstly, the stories are mostly by parents. That's all well and good. Read more
Published on November 10, 2008 by S. Lee
1.0 out of 5 stars
Why was this book ever published?
I'm in school to become an elementary teacher and I accidently picked up this book at the store. I returned it about 10 seconds after I realized what it really was: a disgusting... Read more
Published on September 4, 2008 by dawn789
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gut wrenching
This book is a must read for anyone sending a child to public school. It is mind boggling what is forced down the throats of our children, and what the school system feels is... Read more
Published on August 25, 2008 by Concerned Parent
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From Crayons to Condoms
From Crayons to Condoms: The Ugly Truth About America's Public Schools
This was quite an eye opener, especially for a retired (for some time) public school teacher. Read more
This was quite an eye opener, especially for a retired (for some time) public school teacher. Read more
Published on July 21, 2008 by John Tisdal
