Did India-based Teachers Have Access to Student Information?
by David Safier Let me begin by saying I don’t know NK, so I can’t confirm that everything he writes in the comment below is accurate about the way information moved between Arizona Virtual Academy and India. Advertisement Having said that, here is what NK posted this morning: I was the India based project manager … Read more
Promising Words from the New TUSD Supe
by David Safier I haven’t written about Elizabeth Celania-Fagen, the new Tucson Schools Superintendent, because nothing I’ve read until today gave me any idea who she was. Her op ed in today’s Star, A new direction for TUSD, actually says something, and I like what I hear. Celenia-Fagen writes that the schools have to change … Read more
AZVA Outsourcing Story Makes Phoenix TV News
by David Safier The story about Arizona Virtual Academy sending student papers to India made the Friday news on KPNX-TV, Channel 12, in Phoenix. The video isn’t available online, but the reporter, Brahm Resnik, posted an excellent article on the 12News website. Resnik read my original post, then did some research of his own. (I’m … Read more
Why Does The McMedia Consider McCain Knowledgable in Foreign Policy?
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The McMedia, having long ago internalized John McCain’s talking points, regularly remind us that he is "knowledgeable" and "experienced" in foreign policy, without ever providing any specific examples. We’re just supposed to take their word for it. John McCain himself only cites "The Surge®" (January 2007- July 2008) after 26 years in … Read more
Gotta Keep Your Sense of Humor, John
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Swift Boat Liar Jerome Corsi’s latest fictional work of lies and character assassination, Obama Nation, has been denounced as a collection of lies, innuendo and rumor by members of the responsible (relatively speaking) news media. Media Matters – Media denounce Corsi’s anti-Obama book This of course does not include Fox Propaganda News … Read more
Guns in Texas Schools
by David Safier It looks like Arizona has lost its chance for a national spotlight on allowing guns in schools. Texas beat us to it. A tiny district will allow teachers and staff members to carry concealed firearms to deter and protect against school shootings when classes begin this month, provided the gun-toting employees follow … Read more
