David Safier by David Safier The unlikely quote in the headline is from Rep. Frank Antenori (R, LD-30), according to the Arizona Guardian. Remember his statements about Tucson being full of hippies and commies? He's unhappy with Fitz's Feb. 14 cartoon lampooning his comments. He figures he's been misrepresented. So what do you do when you're made … Read more
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