by David Safier I haven't posted about the school override elections because folks who read this blog are either big public education supporters, or they're so convinced our schools are beyond redemption or are already wasting money, nothing I say will convince them otherwise. But now it's time to urge you supporters: Get out there … Read more
by David Safier Man, it feels nice to have some good education stories to tell. I know, I know, there are good stories to tell every day. But two of these really sing, and the third, while I'm a tad skeptical, looks like it's worth cheering for. William Yslas Vélez has taught math at UA … Read more
by David Safier I read an article and a column recently that may point to what we'll be hearing from conservatives next session when it comes to education: decentralization. Kill the state Department of Ed, and pretty much kill district administrations. First, kill the DOE: Rep. Lucy Mason, R-Prescott says she will introduce a bill … Read more
by David Safier How can you ridicule the totally ridiculous? Protest Planned Against NJ School's Obama Song Conservative groups plan to rally Monday near a New Jersey school where students performed a song celebrating President Barack Obama. The planned rally has school district officials planning to beef up security at the B. Bernice Young School … Read more
by David Safier This is a damning-with-faint-praise segment of my regular Fool's Gold series looking at the inaccuracies the Goldwater Institute trades in. This time, the information isn't incorrect. It's just half of the story. So one gold earring out of two seems appropriate. Worn pirate-like. Also appropriate. Last week Matthew Ladner wrote one of … Read more