by David Safier Francisco Orozco, who just graduated from Tucson High, is something special. The guy has racked up all kinds of honors for his scientific work. [Orozco's] research into how enzymes can increase biofuel production has received national recognition. He's cleaned up at major science fairs across the country. There's a good chance his … Read more
by David Safier The "educational empowerment accounts" bill, SB1553, has gotten lost in the news shuffle, partly because there are so many jaw-dropping bills it's impossible to cover them all, and partly because it's pretty complicated stuff to explain and analyze. The Capitol Times just revived the story (subscription only). It looks like no one … Read more
by David Safier TUSD Superintendent Pedicone has decided to become an actor in the MAS confrontation, or at least make noises in that direction. My mixed reaction is somewhere between "Congratulations" and "It's about time." The Weekly covered Pedicone's transformation in Wednesday's Skinny and the Star picked it up this morning. According to the Weekly, … Read more
by David Safier From Craig and Mohur on Facebook. Before that, from the Illinois Education Association.
by David Safier Pedicone denied a reporter's request to visit an Ethnic Studies class? From Stephen Lemons of the Phoenix New Times. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit a Mexican American Studies class, something Horne has never done, despite his signing a "finding" that calls for the program's elimination. TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone rejected … Read more