Pass the health care reform bill to keep the process moving forward
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Americans hate stories about process. They are not taught about the legislative process and what little they learned years ago from Schoolhouse Rock- How a Bill Becomes a Law is simplistic and inaccurate today. It is probably a safe bet to say that 99% of Americans don't understand the legislative process – … Read more
Imagine Schools: When is a non-profit a for-profit?
by David Safier I'm back on the Imagine Schools story, which I've never really let go of but haven't written about lately. They've been in the news recently in Indiana, Texas and Florida, but I'm the only one looking at them here. (Imagine Schools is a Virginia corporation that runs 70-something charters across the country, … Read more
“Coach Steve” makes the news
by David Safier Friend of the blog Steve Gall got some well deserved ink in Friday's Star. He's a fanatic, in a good sense, about exercise and physical fitness. Steve volunteers at Dunham Elementary School leading recess activities for students. Here are some prime comments from the article. Organized recess is Gall's way of keeping … Read more
Problems commenting?
by David Safier Someone just emailed me saying she's had trouble putting a comment on my last post. Anyone else have a problem commenting? Can anyone help her figure out what to do? (Yes, I know, I'm asking people who are having trouble commenting to comment. Kinda futile, right? If you're one of those people, … Read more
Public school tax credit time
by David Safier This is the first in what will be a continuing series of reminders between now and the end of the year. Give your $200 ($400 per couple) public school tax credit before December 31! Here, let me make it easy for you. Here are the tax credit web pages for 4 local … Read more
Arizona’s ed budget crisis makes PBS News Hour
by David Safier PBS had one of those bad/good stories about the cuts in Arizona education. It ends with a discussion of the potential revival of Tucson's Ochoa Elementary school.
Jack Bauer Interrogates Santa Claus
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: We could all use a little holiday diversion. H/t Rebel Christmas Card.
