by David Safier I don't know if it's still in fashion, but when I was an English major, we were told our papers should be written using the MLA (Modern Language Association) Style Sheet. You might think a hidebound organization like that (founded in 1883) which works to create a basic stylistic consistency might object … Read more
by David Safier Growing Gaps Bring Focus on Poverty’s Role in Schooling It should be obvious, right? Children growing up in poverty do worse than children who have more affluent parents. Schools can only do so much to bridge the gap. Yet conservatives want you to believe it’s all about “great teachers.” The article (Education … Read more
by David Safier I wrote yesterday about a bill sponsored by Rep. Steve Yarbrough doubling the amount someone can give for private school scholarships as a tax credit and get 100% back at tax time. I also mentioned this legislation can potentially double or triple Yarbrough's income from his company, Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization … Read more
by David Safier An Arizona Republic editorial is as mad as I am about the money Rep. Steve Yarbrough will scoop up by writing legislation favoring his business. Courtesy of a bill he sponsored, he stands to double or triple his income. Brewer signed Yarbrough's bill doubling the amount of tax credit dollars people can … Read more
by David Safier
Little ol' TUSD is developing a national reputation. Unfortunately, it's not the kind of reputation you brag about.
Last week Stony Brook University in New York was one of 12 universities (according to the Stony Brook Press website) to hold read-in protests of the dismantling of our MAS program. A friend from Portland, OR, sent me an email announcing a March 2 protest at Lewis & Clark College. It included a history of events leading to the dismantling of the MAS program and a showing of the documentary, Precious Knowledge.
It ain't over yet, not by a long shot. If you want to help keep the local effort alive, you can attend a happy hour fundraiser Tuesday, March 13, 5:30 pm. Flier below the fold.