Boortz criticizes the state of public education and the influence of teachers' unions, tracing the creation of the Department of Education back to the Carter administration. He then focuses on Oregon's decision to remove reading, writing, and math proficiency requirements for high school graduation, arguing that lowering academic standards does a disservice to students by awarding diplomas without ensuring basic educational skills.

<p>Boortz criticizes the state of public education and the influence of teachers' unions, tracing the creation of the Department of Education back to the Carter administration. He then focuses on Oregon's decision to remove reading, writing, and math proficiency requirements for high school graduation, arguing that lowering academic standards does a disservice to students by awarding diplomas without ensuring basic educational skills.</p>

Welcome to the podcast home of the Talkmaster - Neal Boortz! Get his daily dose of politics, opinion, commentary and that certain something that's just so...BOORTZ!

<p>Welcome to the podcast home of the Talkmaster - Neal Boortz! Get his daily dose of politics, opinion, commentary and that certain something that's just so...BOORTZ!</p>