Dr. Armand A. Fusco provides a detailed look at the rationale for the three levels of corrupt acts: cheating and deceit, waste and mismanagement, and fraud and stealing. Find out how and where shameful and deplorable corrupt acts have been committed in each state and school district as Fusco delves into some tough questions:

• Why does corruption and "political correctness" lead to poor student achievement, disgraceful school outcomes, and failing schools?
• How does inept school governance allow corruption to flourish with such ease?
• What is the most important question that is never asked of an applicant for superintendent of schools?

The harsh reality is that corruption has become a natural part of the educational landscape, but it's hidden from view by walls of denial and self-protection. Only by accepting the challenge of a new beginning can trust be restored so that the devastating impact of corrupt acts on the education of children, and the violation of the public trust, will become a thing of the past.

Dr. Armand A. Fusco provides a detailed look at the rationale for the three levels of corrupt acts: cheating and deceit, waste and mismanagement, and fraud and stealing. Find out how and where shameful and deplorable corrupt acts have been committed in each state and school district as Fusco delves into some tough questions:

• Why does corruption and "political correctness" lead to poor student achievement, disgraceful school outcomes, and failing schools?
• How does inept school governance allow corruption to flourish with such ease?
• What is the most important question that is never asked of an applicant for superintendent of schools?

The harsh reality is that corruption has become a natural part of the educational landscape, but it's hidden from view by walls of denial and self-protection. Only by accepting the challenge of a new beginning can trust be restored so that the devastating impact of corrupt acts on the education of children, and the violation of the public trust, will become a thing of the past.

So here it is, as Donelson says, a synopsis of his thoughts, some of which have been offered in publications ranging from an alternative paper in Kansas City, to daily newspapers (including The Gazette, of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, for which I work on the opinion page), to the National Review. As he observes, it's self-evident that he is a conservative. But he provides plenty of evidence to back taking that point of view.

Kurt Rogahn, Cedar Rapid Gazette

Using vignettes and historical narratives, author Fred Reiss, current assistant superintendent of the Camden Board of Education, tells how the Camden Public Schools survived and thrived through events both mundane and spectacular. Public Education in Camden, N.J.: From Inception to Integration describes and interprets the actions of a board of education throughout a century of history, including:

• The Civil War era
• Hostility between the Republican-controlled city and the Democratic-controlled state
• Peculation and jobbery by board members
• The World Wars
• The Great Depression
• Racism and segregation

Using detailed records from many primary sources, Reiss offers a compelling look at the growth and development of an educational board within an historical framework.

Using vignettes and historical narratives, author Fred Reiss, current assistant superintendent of the Camden Board of Education, tells how the Camden Public Schools survived and thrived through events both mundane and spectacular. Public Education in Camden, N.J.: From Inception to Integration describes and interprets the actions of a board of education throughout a century of history, including:

• The Civil War era
• Hostility between the Republican-controlled city and the Democratic-controlled state
• Peculation and jobbery by board members
• The World Wars
• The Great Depression
• Racism and segregation

Using detailed records from many primary sources, Reiss offers a compelling look at the growth and development of an educational board within an historical framework.

So here it is, as Donelson says, a synopsis of his thoughts, some of which have been offered in publications ranging from an alternative paper in Kansas City, to daily newspapers (including The Gazette, of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, for which I work on the opinion page), to the National Review. As he observes, it's self-evident that he is a conservative. But he provides plenty of evidence to back taking that point of view.

Kurt Rogahn, Cedar Rapid Gazette

So here it is, as Donelson says, a synopsis of his thoughts, some of which have been offered in publications ranging from an alternative paper in Kansas City, to daily newspapers (including The Gazette, of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, for which I work on the opinion page), to the National Review. As he observes, it's self-evident that he is a conservative. But he provides plenty of evidence to back taking that point of view.

Kurt Rogahn, Cedar Rapid Gazette

The story of Tunxis Community College is emblematic of the changes seen in higher education in America since the 1960s. Created in 1970, the college is part of the public college system of Connecticut. Its 30-year history is filled with all the successes and pitfalls of any evolving, open-admission institution. Here is not only the factual history but, as well, a collection of "voices" from the people who fashioned a vibrant campus during the last three decades-the students, faculty and staff. Their story is one more example of the new democracy of higher education in America at the end of the twentieth century.

Quilliam, as a member of the Texas Legislature, was in a position to see enacted the 1965 legislation that authorized the funding for the new law school. He then joined the faculty of the school and served in that capacity from 1966 to 1995. This volume includes the details of the selection of the first Dean, Richard B. Amandes, the assembling of the initial faculty and staff, and the creation of the initial law library.

But beyond that, Quilliam provides an insider's look at faculty politics, the methods used to attract good students, and the successes of the fledging law school in producing graduates who not only could pass the state bar examinations with ease, but also could become effective members of the legal profession.

Quilliam's history gives us not only the history of a single law school, but also shows us what is involved in the creation and successful growth of any American law school.

-Daniel H. Benson

Quilliam, as a member of the Texas Legislature, was in a position to see enacted the 1965 legislation that authorized the funding for the new law school. He then joined the faculty of the school and served in that capacity from 1966 to 1995. This volume includes the details of the selection of the first Dean, Richard B. Amandes, the assembling of the initial faculty and staff, and the creation of the initial law library.

But beyond that, Quilliam provides an insider's look at faculty politics, the methods used to attract good students, and the successes of the fledging law school in producing graduates who not only could pass the state bar examinations with ease, but also could become effective members of the legal profession.

Quilliam's history gives us not only the history of a single law school, but also shows us what is involved in the creation and successful growth of any American law school.

-Daniel H. Benson