by David Safier You know how I've been after Goldwater Institute's Matthew Ladner for his fact- and analysis-challenged "research" work? It looks like I'm not the only one who is noticing, as Ladner extends his reach, preaching the gospel of the "Florida Education Miracle" to state legislatures across the country. The National Education Policy Center, … Read more
by David Safier I'm still reeling from the U.S.-hating article in yesterday's Star, Key parts of famed treaty with Mexico set for display. I'm sure it must have been written by one of them TUSD Ethnic Studies teachers or another of them give-the-Southwest-back-to-Mexico radicals. I mean, give me a break. The article says, when the … Read more
by David Safier The headline is a verbatim quote: "Arizona people insist that Arizona schools be of the best, regardless of cost." It's on page 6 of the book, "Arizona, a State Guide." You might have trouble finding it at your local bookstore, though. The copyright date is 1940, held by The Arizona State Teachers … Read more
by David Safier Expect to hear more about "Education Savings Accounts" from the voucher advocate crowd. It's not just a new euphemism. It's a whole new approach to get around legal problems surrounding vouchers as well as negative public opinion about the "V" word. Here, in a nutshell, is how the Education Savings Accounts would … Read more
by David Safier I just posted about the four birthright bills Arizona Republicans are planning to file soon, and their hope the bills will be fought in court, to attack the 14th Amendment. But the thing is, when you go to court, you pile up court costs. Remember Kris Kobach? He's the guy who helped … Read more