by David Safier I had to read the article 3 times before I could put all the pieces in place. This isn't a hit on the reporter, Emily Gersema of the Republic. She includes all the necessary details. But the ins and outs of the story are so complex, it's tough to digest it all. … Read more
by David Safier I have to say, I didn't expect this. Dennis Bakke, CEO of Imagine Schools, is a member of the much-in-the-news, should-be-more-in-the-news Christian group, The Family. Any of you who are fans of Rachel Maddow's show, as I am, are well acquainted with The Family. It's an almost invisible but very powerful group … Read more
by David Safier You'll find 2 articles about BASIS in the Sunday Star, one about its academic approach and the other about questions concerning salaries and choice of employees. Reporter Tim Steller also has a few blog posts (here and here) with other interesting information. First, kudos to BASIS. This is what a charter should … Read more
by David Safier Yeah, I know, I'm a nag. But Christmas has come and gone and New Years is almost upon us. It's time to get out those last minute checks or online credit card payments to the public school of your choice: $200 per individual, $400 filing jointly. You have to fill out the … Read more
by David Safier The Star's Timothy Steller has been working on an article about BASIS Charter School, which is set to appear in the Sunday paper. BASIS has a very strong — and most probably well deserved — reputation for educational excellence. But like other charter schools in the state, it's hard to peer into … Read more