by David Safier More on the survey results used for the G.I. civics study (No, I'm not obsessed, just very interested). Here's a way to get closer to finding out whether Strategic Vision LLC actually completed the survey for G.I. and didn't just make up the results. It can be worth a $25 gift card … Read more
by David Safier I don't know if Matthew Ladner is working from his end to discover whether or not the public school/private school survey he commissioned from Strategic Vision LLC was legit or fraudulent. But I have to say, he's been very forthcoming with documentation. I asked him if he would give me the raw … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: If you needed any further evidence that the Accidental Governor is a lame duck governor who is neither respected nor feared by her own Republican dominated legislature, Monday should have erased any doubt. Governor Jan Brewer on July 1, 2009 in her veto message of the state budget: I received early this … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Legislative Advocacy Sessions – Tucson Dates: Tue., December 1st and Mon., December 7th Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM for both sessions December 1st Location: Cross Middle School, 1000 W. Chapala Dr. (in Tucson) December 7th Location: Eckstrom Columbus Library, 4350 E. 22nd St. Description: The Democratic Caucus of the House of Representatives … Read more
by David Safier The legislature just passed a whole bunch of changes affecting teachers, not just budget cuts. They were passed earlier but Brewer's budget vetoes eliminated them. Now they're back. And the teacher's union is suing. First, a comment. If I'm a serious teacher planning to make it a career, I'm going to pass … Read more