A. Recruiters' Access to Personal Information About Students Student lists – The "No Child Left Behind" Act requires all secondary schools that receive federal funds to release students' personal information, including name, address, and telephone number, to military recruiters upon request. Students and parents have the right to "opt out" (to have their names and information … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Your School
military-industrial complex
JROTC is a Trojan Horse
JROTC is a program of the military, by the military, and for the military. Disguised as an education program, JROTC is a 'Trojan Horse' the military uses to gain access to schools and potential recruits. School boards across the country, from Richmond, CA to Roane County, WV, are saying No to the Junior Reserve Officers Training Program (JROTC). They find JROTC too expensive, … [Read more...] about JROTC is a Trojan Horse
Back to the Future
If we could travel to 1961, we could listen to outgoing President Dwight Eisenhower warning of the military-industrial complex. [Actually, the penultimate draft of his speech was more accurate—he called it the military-industrial-Congressional complex.] His farewell address included more than this general warning, however. Here's a more complete excerpt: ‘...Until the latest of … [Read more...] about Back to the Future