The Call for Religion in Schools
An unpublished editorial on religion in the classroom.
Discipline in School
A strict look at the need for strong discipline in the classroom.
Subjects in the Classroom and Life
A discussion on the utilitarian value of the subjects our schools teach. This editorial on education was one of the last pieces Shawn Olson printed as a Messenger writer.
Education in Debt
The assumption that a diploma means educated is not well founded.
My Experience at Westland High School
How an honor-roll student can lose heart and drop out
An overview of Shawn Olson's experience at Westland High School.
We Need Science
Essays on the need to prioritize science in our everyday lives--and to focus on science in our schools.
Do Not Call - Seriously
When the Do Not Call registry went into effect, telemarketing should have listened.
Education in the Digital Age
Essay on education in the modern digital age.
The root of educational failure
The reason public education suffers is because the primary participants (students and parents), do not share a love for learning.
Educational Drop-Outs
Observations on high school drop-outs and society.
