Ethnic Studies Forum filled with heavy hitters
by David Safier Last night's Ethnic Studies forum was not intended to present both sides. It featured a lineup of speakers who explained the philosopy behind the Mexican American Studies program, what it teaches and why it's valuable to the students — also why it doesn't violate the state law designed to bring it down. … Read more
Gabe Zimmerman Triple Crown
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Gabe Zimmerman Triple CrownThree events celebrating the spirit of Gabe Zimmerman and Arizona's possibilities: TMC Meet Me Downtown 5k Night Run and Walk5k Run, 5k WalkSaturday, June 4, 2011Downtown Tucson, Tucson Convention Center TMC Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler and 5k8 mile Run, 5k Run/WalkMonday, September 5, 2011Saguaro National Park East … Read more
Gabrielle Giffords Troops Care Package Drive
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Gabrielle Giffords Troops Care Package Drive Pima Dems HQ- Official Drop-Off LocationNow through June 15th As you know, Gabrielle has spent her career fighting for our troops, veterans, and military families. As one of the only military spouses in Congress and as a member of the House Armed Forces Committee, she understands … Read more
City of Tucson Mayor & Council Candidate Filings: Let The Games Begin!
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I have taken some grief for not posting a "SWAG" (silly wild ass guess) list of candidates for the City of Tucson mayor and council election this year. In a usual year I would have done so, but this has been a most unusual year. In fact, this has been the craziest … Read more
Epic Media Fail: The Palinpalooza Tour
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: After having been lead around by the nose by "The Donald" Trump for a month making complete fools of themselves, the corporate mainstream media is back at it again having learned nothing, this time being lead around by the nose by Sarah Palin on her Palinpalooza Tour to nowhere. Palin is proving … Read more
Looking at some school improvement “miracles”
by David Safier Diane Ravitch is an education scholar who supported No Child Left Behind until she saw its failings and potential destructiveness and changed her tune. Today she penned an op ed in the NY Times looking at some of the school "miracles" touted by both conservatives and the Obama administration and finding the … Read more
Ethnic Studies Forum Wednesday, 6pm
by David Safier The Ethnic Studies forum on Wednesday, June 1, is not to be confused with the forum TUSD Superintendent Pedicone has talked about. This is being put together by the Mexican American Studies Advisory Board. It's purpose is to present the Ethnic Studies perspective. After a number of speakers, the last half hour … Read more
