by David Safier One of the AZ Republicans' educational reforms this year is to give each school and district an A-through-F grade, just like students get on their report cards. Apparently, it's a wonderful idea because: It won't cost any money Florida does it, so it has to be a good idea. I read SB1286. … Read more
by David Safier From Steve Gall: Unfortunately, HB2408 elementary school recess did not even get a hearing in front of the House Education Committee. Chairman Rich Crandall, Republican from Mesa, told Rep. Frank Antenori who introduced the bill that he did not have the votes. Several of the Committee members, both Democrats and Republicans, sit … Read more
by David Safier AZ Republicans are blowing smoke once again to obscure their unconscionable defunding of education. This time, it's that old favorite, the 65% solution. State lawmakers are moving to require schools to spend at least 65 percent of their funding on classroom expenses – but using a method that the top education official … Read more
by David Safier The story in Sunday's NY Times Magazine, How Christian Were the Founders?, has nationwide import. Basically, a very powerful conservative cabal on Texas' state school board dictates what will be included in textbooks which will be bought by the state. And since Texas is such a huge consumer, as the state's textbooks … Read more
by David Safier The Republic has an editorial today, Charter schools aren't racist tool. It's a reaction to a study out of UCLA that says charter schools increase segregation. I kinda agree with the Republic on this one. So far as I can tell, the UCLA study is a bit over the top. It has … Read more