WP anti-teachers-union op ed written by 2 of Jeb Bush's Chiefs for Change.
It amazing to me how easily the anti-union forces in education get such easy media access. Since the NEA and AFT in effect called for Arne Duncan's resignation, there has been a rash of articles pro...
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FL university has bookless library. Something poignant about that.
From the Tampa Bay Times.A Luddite laments a bookless library for Florida Polyf you have ever spent time at the library, in the cool quiet with the dusty-clean smell of books all around you, these may...
View ArticleArresting Arnold Abbott unconstitutional. He's won in court 3 times, won 2...
He has a great history of caring. His work continued after the death of his wife. Here is some of the history of his group he calls Love Thy NeighborIn 1991, Arnold P. Abbott created Love Thy Neighbor...
View Article2009 The Nation. How the architects of the torture programs got rewarded.
This is an important story from Katha Pollitt at The Nation in 2009. She followed the story of those who were so influential in getting our country involved in the use of torture. Better Living...
View ArticleColumnist/psychologist points out big problems with FL's two-tier education.
I think he describes well what is happening and why.Two-Tier School System Working?Charter, magnet and private schools are able to choose their students. Though any student is welcome to apply for...
View ArticleHerald's Fred Grimm: Florida flunked the test, failed the kids.
The Miami Herald's Fred Grimm said it very well the last week. Fred Grimm: Florida flunked the tests and failed the kidsImagine a 10th grade kid coming into class on test day, already stressing out,...
View ArticleFlorida Senate mocks Rick Scott. "Atmospheric reemployment" Video. lol
We could see this coming. Sometimes you just have to laugh. Awkward: Watch as Florida lawmaker mocks Rick Scott official for refusing to say ‘climate change’A smiling Florida state senator mocked a...
View ArticleFL Duval Co. schools losing about $7.4 million because of failed charter...
Duval schools losing about $7.4 million because of charter schoolsInstead of a projected $10.9 million loss from more students leaving Duval’s traditional, district-run schools for charter schools next...
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2006 article divided Democrats into People Party vs Money Party. Today Bernie...
I have often remembered this article by David Sirota from 2006. He laid out the differences so clearly. Of course Bernie Sanders was in the People Party, just like he is today. The placement of...
View ArticleAfter calls from Schumer and Obama, Bernie Sanders speaks out in support of...
Bernie Sanders, After Call From Obama, Announces Support for Iran DealChuck Schumer had called him earlier in the day. Asked if he thought other Democratic senators would follow Mr. Schumer in breaking...
View ArticleFlorida gave 70 million to charter schools that later closed. Did not get...
From the Miami Herald today:Florida in total gave about 760 million to charter schools. About 70 million to schools which later closed.Florida gave about $70 million to charter schools that later...
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