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(Archived document, may contain errors) 351 May 11, 1984 THE EDUCATION CRISIS WASHINGTON SHARES THE BLAME INTRODUCTION That there is a crisis in American education is by now widely acknowledged. Exactly how the crisis is to be resolved however is in dispute. Many within the education establishment feel the nation's schools can be i mproved only with increased federal spending. The evidence, however, argues otherwise. Data from the past three decades demonstrate that, as federal involvement ...

Events When 10:00am - 2:00pm The Virginia Writer’s Club is hosting its annual symposium. The event is geared to move an author’s career forward. This year’s theme is Your Writing Journey: Shoot for the Stars The keynote speaker is Jane Friedman. She has been working in book publishing since the mid-1990s. She offers clear and honest guidance to make the best choices for your career in this rapidly changing industry. Through her books, reporting and classes, she offers you a signal amidst...