If You Have a Problem, Consult 10th Newspeak Dictionary
Via The Corner at NRO, I’ve learned that “common core state standards in English spark a war over words.” The Post article I’m quoting is currently a page not found, but it’s still up at The...
View ArticleA Presidential Proclamation
As a public service, I thought I’d share one of the latest releases from the White House: a presidential proclamation on National Stalking Awareness Month: “NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President...
View ArticleThe Tragedy of The Commons, Children’s Edition
The whole “the kids don’t belong to you; they belong to the community” bit is just a less cagey way of saying “it takes a village,” so at least Melissa Harris-Perry gets points for honesty. My favorite...
View ArticleYuck, The Movie
A 4th grade kid wanted his parents to let him bring packed lunches to school. The parents said no. So the 4th grade kid violated school rules by secretly filming the meals he was served. Then he...
View ArticleStrengthening America’s Schools Act of 2013
My homeschool peeps alerted me to a New Bill in the Senate. It is purported to be a Big Bad Bill that creates a new (and bad, but I repeat myself) National School Board. It appears that federal...
View ArticleHow to Ensure Every Child Gets a High-Quality Education: A Comparison
The following is my rewording, summarizing, and annotating of a section of the proposed education bill S. 1094. My version is better, but if you must see the original text, it’s here. Strengthening...
View ArticleA Post List
I keep failing to link to my work over at the Da Tech Guy. So I’ve got quite the list. As you will see, I am really stuck on the subject of education, but hey. I’s kinda my raisin duh etra lately. I...
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