Recess update from Steve Gall

by David Safier Recess guru Steve Gall has an update on the recess amendment passed this last legislative session. Attention parents of elementary school children. A recess amendment to HB 2725 Education Omnibus Bill was passed by the Arizona State Legislature and signed into law by Governor Brewer in May.  It states that all Arizona … Read more

Protests against school integration — in Israel

by David Safier I usually stay out of all matters having to do with Israel on the blog. It's such a frighteningly complex issue. When I listen to the heated debates, with each side hurling grievances and injustices at the other, I keep hearing the words of an old 60s song in my head: "Nobody's … Read more

SB1070 Update: No training for officers in schools

by David Safier Question: How should police officers implement SB1070 in schools? Answer: It's pretty much up to them. The Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board is developing training for the state's 16,000 law enforcement officers to prepare them for July 29, when the law goes into effect. Executive Director Lyle Mann said the … Read more

More on the Huppenthal video

by David Safier One thing is clear. In the video created by high school journalism students, Ed Supe candidate John Huppenthal looks like a very dim bulb. Give him a question outside of his comfort zone, and he gets a blank look on his face and reveals a blank space in his gray matter. But … Read more