Back from the Pacific Life Open
by David Safier Twenty hours of spectator tennis in three days over at Indian Wells, near Palm Springs. All the biggies were there, the best in the world. It was spectacular. Photos at eleven, as they used to say in the pre-cable TV days. Or whenever I get them together. Advertisement Advertisement
Konopnicki Stands Down
Bill Konopnicki will run for a fourth term in his state legislative seat. By implication, he won’t be running for Congress in CD 1. Bill’s ability to self-finance (he made a pile off fast food) and his strong political base in CD 1 would have been great assets to the troubled effort to hold on … Read more
A Teacher Interviews Gov. Napolitano
David Safier is on a mini-vacation, so I got to this one before him:
RenziGate Roundup 3/18
Dick’s crimes not only damaged his clients, his constituents, and the public’s confidence in the political process (such as it is) but the public interest and the private interests served and impacted by the bill which he is accused of subverting for his own pecuniary gain. The Arizona Republic takes a closer look at those … Read more
District-Level Pledged Delegates for Arizona
The complete list of the 37 delegates and six alternates selected at Saturday’s caucuses are:
See the results after the click…RenziGate Roundup 3/17
The Eastern Arizona Courier quotes Graham County Supervisor Drew John: “I have faith in our justice system to get to the truth of the matter,” John wrote. “I wish nothing but the best for Rick. Unfortunately, there are always a few malcontents that want to kick somebody when they’re down. I can tell you that … Read more
New Federal Report on Teaching Math: Comments by Sheila Tobias
(Note: Sheila Tobias is an expert in the area of math education. Her comments are regarding a report from the National Mathematics Advisory Panel. The report recommends a balance of teacher-directed instruction (teaching of skills, drills) and child-centered instruction (exploration, conceptual understanding). It emphasizes that each grade should teach fewer math concepts in greater depth, … Read more
