Mr. Number Asks: Does the State Give AZVA Too Much Money?

by David Safier NOTE: You can read all my posts on the topic of AZVA, K12 Inc. and outsourcing here. If you only want to read one post, this is the one that pulls most of the threads together. (TASL) Arizona Virtual Academy is a charter school that educates its students online, yet it gets … Read more

Bad Economy May Increase Number of New Teachers

by David Safier Today’s college students looking at the shaky economy may be rethinking their fast-buck career plans and looking for something a little less risky. Jobs in the private sector that looked pretty good a few weeks ago are being cut right and left. If you’re hoping to find an economic safe haven, you … Read more

The Real First Dude

by David Safier Contrary to media reports, Todd Palin is not the First Dude. Well, maybe, grammatically, when you capitalize both the F and the D, making it an official title, he qualifies — in his own mind, at least. But the true first Dude, as in, the Dude who came first, is Jeff Bridges … Read more

Let McCain’s (False) Apologies Begin!

by David Safier Blog for Arizona, Where You Get the News Before It Happens It’s News. If you’ve been following my serialized, semi-graphic comic panels showing McCain at his Ranch, you’ll remember this one from a few days ago. McCain sees a vision of Jesus and promises to repent for his dishonorable campaigning — but … Read more

McCain Ranch: Repentance, Bargaining, Redemption

by David Safier Yet another restless night for John McCain. The images of his former self that taunted him from the mirror have been replaced by a more powerful spiritual presence. Forgive me,Lord Jesus, for I have sinned.I have borne false witness against my opponent for worldly gain. I have shared in the telling of … Read more