"It's bad enough that teachers unions at the local, state and national level have become more preoccupied with politics than they are with students and education.
Now it appears they are willing to bend or break laws and regulations to guarantee victory."
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
Royal wedding: the fashion fallout from Princess Beatrice's fascinator fiasco
Interbred and on the public dole.
WSJ: If Supermarkets Were Like Public Schools
theblogprof: WSJ: If Supermarkets Were Like Public Schools
"Of course, none of this would be happening if we had school choice.
Bad schools would die. Good schools would thrive"
plus this gem:
"UPDATE: Another prior post where I mentioned the above analogy:
Now they tell us: Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was a D-student in high school, went to college in a program for the academically unqualified, now resigned in disgrace after habitually masturbating in front of School Superintendent."
"Of course, none of this would be happening if we had school choice.
Bad schools would die. Good schools would thrive"
plus this gem:
"UPDATE: Another prior post where I mentioned the above analogy:
Now they tell us: Detroit School Board President Otis Mathis was a D-student in high school, went to college in a program for the academically unqualified, now resigned in disgrace after habitually masturbating in front of School Superintendent."
new-homes-for-dollar-down
new-homes-for-dollar-down-moneywatch: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
"According to The Daily's report, the developer stands to lose nothing as they receive the full purchase price, regardless of the buyer's ability to continue making mortgage payments.
This risk in this scenario is assumed by two government programs (in other words, you the taxpayer) that guarantee the loans for those who want a house but lack the cash for a standard down payment and closing costs."
"According to The Daily's report, the developer stands to lose nothing as they receive the full purchase price, regardless of the buyer's ability to continue making mortgage payments.
This risk in this scenario is assumed by two government programs (in other words, you the taxpayer) that guarantee the loans for those who want a house but lack the cash for a standard down payment and closing costs."
FundingCrisis?
FundingCrisis
"Also, please take time to email your legislators and advocate on behalf of our children...no additional cuts and proper funding of our schools."
If each teacher and administrator paid 25% of their own health care costs, how does that hurt students?
"Also, please take time to email your legislators and advocate on behalf of our children...no additional cuts and proper funding of our schools."
If each teacher and administrator paid 25% of their own health care costs, how does that hurt students?
Try Not to Think of a Waterboard
Try Not to Think of a Waterboard - WSJ.com
"Of course, without waterboarding, Osama bin Laden might also be alive, and who knows how many Americans might be dead from unthwarted terrorist attacks"
"Of course, without waterboarding, Osama bin Laden might also be alive, and who knows how many Americans might be dead from unthwarted terrorist attacks"
Forums on budget deficit planned in Mona Shores
Forums on budget deficit planned in Mona Shores MLive.com
"A community forum to discuss the Mona Shores Public Schools budget for next year has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the administration building, 3374 McCracken.
The district is facing about a $4 million deficit for next school year and has sought staff and community suggestions on where to cut spending without hurting students.
The public also is invited to attend the school board's retreat scheduled for 8 a.m. May 21 at the administration building.
By then, it's expected the board will have a list of potential cuts for community members to review and comment on.
More information is available at the district's website, www.monashores.net."
"A community forum to discuss the Mona Shores Public Schools budget for next year has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday at the administration building, 3374 McCracken.
The district is facing about a $4 million deficit for next school year and has sought staff and community suggestions on where to cut spending without hurting students.
The public also is invited to attend the school board's retreat scheduled for 8 a.m. May 21 at the administration building.
By then, it's expected the board will have a list of potential cuts for community members to review and comment on.
More information is available at the district's website, www.monashores.net."
Michigan attorney general sues over housemate benefits ruling
Michigan attorney general sues over housemate benefits ruling detnews.com The Detroit News
"Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed a lawsuit Friday against the Civil Service Commission, alleging it exceeded its authority when it extended health benefits to housemates of state employees."
"Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed a lawsuit Friday against the Civil Service Commission, alleging it exceeded its authority when it extended health benefits to housemates of state employees."
Friday, May 06, 2011
Farewell, My Lovely
Farewell, My Lovely - Reason Magazine
"The Democratic Party has folded Sacramento into one of the tightest one-party grips in contemporary American politics.
In November, bucking the national trend, Democrats in California won not just the governorship but 51 Assembly seats to Republicans’ 29, 24 state Senate seats to Republicans’ 14, and every statewide office.
With the passage of a referendum lowering the number of legislative votes required to approve a state budget (from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority), California is that rarest of land masses for the 2011 Democratic Party: conquered territory.
State Democrats have freedom to rule virtually unchallenged by the scattered, rusticated Republicans."
"The Democratic Party has folded Sacramento into one of the tightest one-party grips in contemporary American politics.
In November, bucking the national trend, Democrats in California won not just the governorship but 51 Assembly seats to Republicans’ 29, 24 state Senate seats to Republicans’ 14, and every statewide office.
With the passage of a referendum lowering the number of legislative votes required to approve a state budget (from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority), California is that rarest of land masses for the 2011 Democratic Party: conquered territory.
State Democrats have freedom to rule virtually unchallenged by the scattered, rusticated Republicans."
Lessons of Teacher Labor Markets
Lessons of Teacher Labor Markets [Michigan Capitol Confidential]
"public schools posting teacher job openings were receiving hundreds and even thousands of applications.
For example, according to the Macomb Daily, the Chippewa Valley school district received almost 19,000 applications for just 71 teacher openings last year"
We all "shop" for the lowest price we will pay to get the product or service we need.
Except when public unions interfere with our CHOICE.
And it is UNSUSTAINABLE!
Choice and sustainability.
What a concept!
"public schools posting teacher job openings were receiving hundreds and even thousands of applications.
For example, according to the Macomb Daily, the Chippewa Valley school district received almost 19,000 applications for just 71 teacher openings last year"
We all "shop" for the lowest price we will pay to get the product or service we need.
Except when public unions interfere with our CHOICE.
And it is UNSUSTAINABLE!
Choice and sustainability.
What a concept!
Show Your Thanks to World War II Vets by Watching This 2-min Video
Show Your Thanks to World War II Vets by Watching This 2-min Video Show Your Thanks to World War II Veterans Before It's Too Late!
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This story is incredible.
Send this touching two-minute video about World War II veterans to FIVE friends and family to remind them that every day alive in this great, free country is truly a bonus"
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