NY Post article

[Anne Oelke <anne@OELKE.COM>]

A George F. Will column from this past Sunday caught my eye, and had me
nodding my head and exclaiming "Yes".  In it Will references comments by
Paul Barton that much of the difference between average proficiency of
various states' schools could be explained by five factors which included
absenteeism, television watching, time reading, reading material available
at home, and the presence of two parents in the home.  There are several
other interesting statistics as well.  Do take the time to read it.
http://nypost.com/postopinion/opedcolumnists/38231.htm

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