by David Safier The front-page-with-photo story in today’s Star is ‘Attending’ school on the Web. The reporter, Rhonda Bodfield, does her usual thorough job, pulling together a variety of perspectives into an article that leaves you knowing a great deal more about the subject than when you began reading. But since my blog posts about … Read more
by David Safier People at Arizona Virtual Academy and K12 Inc. have read everything I’ve written about AZVA and other K12 schools outsourcing student papers to India. I’m virtually certain of that. But since my two conversations three weeks ago with Mary Gifford, a regional vice president for K12 Inc., no one in the organization … Read more
by David Safier NOTE: I’m cautious by nature, so I won’t state that I know something with absolute certainty unless I’m absolutely certain. Having said that, based on the research I’ve done and the data I have in my possession, I can say I have a great deal of confidence in the accuracy of everything … Read more
by David Safier Everybody’s talking about how McCain can’t remember how many homes he has. He hunkered down with his advisors at the McCain Ranch, but the press doesn’t have inside access like me. Here’s the best they could do: McCain, who huddled with advisors at his desert compound in Sedona, Ariz., said nothing in … Read more
by David Safier Conservative Arizona Republicans have been pounding the media with stories about $5 million in vouchers that were taken away in the recently passed state budget. They freaked. “The money is to help disabled and foster children!” they screamed. “Why do you hate disabled and foster children? Did I mention these children are … Read more