New AZ anti-tenure laws and New Orleans

by David Safier I've written posts on BfA condemning the new law that cut the heart out of teacher tenure in Arizona. My most recent column in the Explorer is on the same topic. A number of newspaper editorials and op eds have chimed in as well. But I haven't seen anyone looking beyond the … Read more

Imagine Schools: When is a non-profit a for-profit?

by David Safier I'm back on the Imagine Schools story, which I've never really let go of but haven't written about lately. They've been in the news recently in Indiana, Texas and Florida, but I'm the only one looking at them here. (Imagine Schools is a Virginia corporation that runs 70-something charters across the country, … Read more

“Coach Steve” makes the news

by David Safier Friend of the blog Steve Gall got some well deserved ink in Friday's Star. He's a fanatic, in a good sense, about exercise and physical fitness. Steve volunteers at Dunham Elementary School leading recess activities for students. Here are some prime comments from the article. Organized recess is Gall's way of keeping … Read more

Public school tax credit time

by David Safier This is the first in what will be a continuing series of reminders between now and the end of the year. Give your $200 ($400 per couple) public school tax credit before December 31! Here, let me make it easy for you. Here are the tax credit web pages for 4 local … Read more