Marvin Berkowitz News Today

THE EDITOR, Madam: Across the globe, many societies continue to struggle with issues of values and attitudes. Without a doubt, the time has come for the authorities to introduce the teaching of character education into the National Standards...

To the editor:

Allergies and climate Yes, it’s a bad time for seasonal allergies. The bad news is, it’s going to get worse. As our climate warms, allergy season starts sooner and lasts longer. In addition, though, higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere mean that plants produce more pollen. Happy plants, miserable people. So next time […]

Herald readers sound off on climate change and the price of food, lowering emissions, and RFK. Jr. on the ballot

We need to focus on this crisis as if we were on a sinking ship. This is our "all hands on deck" moment.

Teaching character may address many of the problems experienced today.

From the commentary: Character education improves integrity, compassion, educational attainment and problem-solving. It also reduces anti-social behavior, a growing public concern.

Our country promotes the skills of social success but not the integrity that best governs them.