by David Safier For anyone who wants a clear explanation of the nine state ballot measures we're voting on along with sensible suggestions for how to vote, check out Craig's post right below this one. Shorter Craig: Yes on Prop. 204; No on everything else. I write a monthly column for the Explorer. Here's my … Read more
by David Safier Last March, the Librotraficante Caravan reached Tucson with boxes full of "wetbooks." It was the end of an information and awarness tour which started in Houston to spotlight the injustice of banning books used in TUSD's Mexican American Studies courses. (Yes, contrary to the spin by some Board members and TUSD PR … Read more
by David Safier The strongly conservative Tennessee legislature wanted a charter school in Nashville run by Great Hearts, a conservative-led charter school chain in Phoenix. The Nashville school board said no. Until recently, Tennessee charter schools could only be for low income students, and the proposed Great Hearts charter would be set up in a … Read more
by David Safier Great Hearts Academy charter schools ask its parents to give between $1,200 and $1,500 per student per year. From the Scottsdale Preparatory Academy website: The essential priorities of Scottsdale Prep’s educational model cost more per-student than what we receive from the state. Therefore, we ask our families to contribute to the annual … Read more
by David Safier The Quality Education and Jobs group sponsoring Prop. 204, the one cent sales tax for education, is asking people to help this Sunday. Please join us in rolling out the Prop 204 TV and Radio Campaign Ads! What: Press conference to roll-out the Prop. 204 TV and radio campaign ads and our … Read more