by David Safier I either agree with most of Obama's educational agenda or can accept it if he's careful with how he goes about it. (Early childhood education: good. Increased charter schools: good if done right. Merit pay: be very, very careful about how it's implemented). But I have real concerns about what seems to … Read more

by David Safier Someone sent me this photo of John Huppenthal. It shows him wearing a March4Schools button as he works the crowd at the rally in Phoenix protesting cuts to education. A March4Schools button? I imagine that means he supports the goals of the rally. Show us your votes, John. Show us your votes. … Read more

by David Safier I've spent an unconscionable amount of time trying to expose the half truths and lies of the Goldwater Institute, and I have no idea how many millions of pixels had to die to support the cause. The question I sometimes ask myself is, why give them so much attention? Why not leave … Read more

by David Safier As you know if you've been reading my posts, a battle has raged here at BfA over the amount Arizona spends on each student in public school. The number usually accepted is about $6,500, which puts us 49th in the nation. Matthew Ladner of G.I. insists it's more like $9,500, which he … Read more