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Studies question 3rd grade retention
February 23, 2010
by David Safier I just read that the House Education Committee has approved HB2732, which would hold 3rd graders back if their reading scores are below a set level (the bill includes a number of exceptions — some ELL students, some students with learning disabilities, etc.). So the legislative wheel is in spin. I've noted
Paton on his resignation: I’m graduating from high school
February 23, 2010
by David Safier Jonathan Paton, who usually has nearly perfect pitch when it comes to self promotion, may want to take back this analogy on his resignation from the state Senate, quoted in Jim Nintzel's blog: “It’s kind of like graduation day,” Paton says. “There’s a certain wistfulness. You never want to leave high school,
Horne’s comment about Huerta on TV News
February 23, 2010
by David Safier Here's a news clip from KTVK-TV Phoenix on Horne's dismissal of Delores Huerta as "Cesar Chavez's former girlfriend." My favorite moments: Horne's testimony in front of the House Education Committee at about a minute into the clip where he uses the "girlfriend" phrase. That's how Horne chooses to typify someone who has
Event Notice: LD 28 St. Patrick’s Day Annual Fundraiser
February 23, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The LD 28 St. Patrick's Day Annual Fundraiser is the unofficial campaign kick-off event in Pima County. Anyone who is anyone running for political office in Arizona wants to be seen at the home of George and Margie Cunningham celebrating St. Patty's day and giving a short stump speech. In the past,
Event Notice: LD 29 Second Annual Wine & Cheese Party
February 23, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: From the "Good" Dr. Laura, LD 29 District Chair:
The coming week: Legislative Edition, Chapter 4 – Tuesday
February 22, 2010
Posted by Craig McDermott Because of some unexpected developments, I wasn't able to do a complete examination of this week's committee schedule, nor was I able to visit the lege on Monday (missing some interesting happenings like Sen. Jonathan Paton's resignation from the Senate in order to run for Congress, and Tom Horne's demonstration of
McCain’s revisionist history lie about the TARP bailout
February 22, 2010
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: This morning the Arizona Republic reported on comments made by Sen. John McCain during a meeting with the Editorial Board. Sen. John McCain: I was misled on bailout: [S]enator McCain says he was misled by then-Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke. McCain said the pair assured him that
Horne and McCain: separated at birth?
February 22, 2010
by David Safier No, I don't see any physical resemblance between Horne and McCain. It's just that the two of them are becoming equally addlepated in their quests to appeal to crazy-base right wing voters. They've both turned into walking, talking Saturday Night Live skits. I won't detail McCain's latest tacks to the right. To
