Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Beware the union-hijacked parent groups
Beware the union-hijacked parent groups - EAGnews.org :: Education Research, Reporting, Analysis and Commentary
"Leading the city contingent to Washington was “parent” activist Zakiyah Ansari, who’s become the leading face of the union’s job-protection drive.
Ansari represents two organizations — the Alliance for Quality Education (or AQE), where she is advocacy director, and New Yorkers for Great Public Schools, for whom she is a spokesperson.
Her role becomes more clear when you learn that both outfits are teacher-union-backed groups posing as organizations speaking on behalf of parents.
(Some of the money comes from the city United Federation of Teachers, some from its parent, the New York State United Teachers.)
A third group, Journey 4 Justice, organized and financed the DC trip.
It’s yet another union-backed entity using black and brown faces to front the unions’ jobs-protection agenda."
"Leading the city contingent to Washington was “parent” activist Zakiyah Ansari, who’s become the leading face of the union’s job-protection drive.
Ansari represents two organizations — the Alliance for Quality Education (or AQE), where she is advocacy director, and New Yorkers for Great Public Schools, for whom she is a spokesperson.
Her role becomes more clear when you learn that both outfits are teacher-union-backed groups posing as organizations speaking on behalf of parents.
(Some of the money comes from the city United Federation of Teachers, some from its parent, the New York State United Teachers.)
A third group, Journey 4 Justice, organized and financed the DC trip.
It’s yet another union-backed entity using black and brown faces to front the unions’ jobs-protection agenda."
Sharing transportation, food service and all other support services mulled by Muskegon County's school districts
Sharing transportation, food service and all other support services mulled by Muskegon County's school districts | MLive.com
"The county’s 12 school districts and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District have agreed to split the costs for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the benefits of and create a plan for countywide consolidation of all support services."
"The county’s 12 school districts and the Muskegon Area Intermediate School District have agreed to split the costs for a consultant to conduct a comprehensive study of the benefits of and create a plan for countywide consolidation of all support services."
Monday, February 04, 2013
A revolution in the works?
A revolution in the works? Column
"But if there's an upside to the increasing unhappiness that most Americans feel toward the political class, it's that maybe it means people are paying closer attention."
"But if there's an upside to the increasing unhappiness that most Americans feel toward the political class, it's that maybe it means people are paying closer attention."
Detroit group asks Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action bans across nation
"“Proposal 2 and Proposition 209 have turned black, Latina/o and Native American residents into second-class citizens," said George B. Washington, a second attorney for BAMN.
"Racial minorities are now the only groups who cannot ask the universities to adopt admissions programs that will make it possible for their children to attend their state universities.
"These laws have driven down minority admissions by one third or more at the University of Michigan and at the University of California at the very moment the country is becoming majority minority.”
Developer interest in downtown Muskegon grows as community looks to reorganize promotional agency
Developer interest in downtown Muskegon grows as community looks to reorganize promotional agency | MLive.com
“For Muskegon, I think the sky is the limit,” Haan said.
“Downtown is definitely getting more interest than two or three years ago. I see it growing.”
“For Muskegon, I think the sky is the limit,” Haan said.
“Downtown is definitely getting more interest than two or three years ago. I see it growing.”
Driving up fees: Muskegon court officials bemoan Michigan's driver responsibility fees' effects on poor
Driving up fees: Muskegon court officials bemoan Michigan's driver responsibility fees' effects on poor | MLive.com
"Only about 50 percent of the fees imposed get collected, according to Fred Woodhams, spokesman for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
That leaves a lot of Michigan motorists without valid licenses."
"Only about 50 percent of the fees imposed get collected, according to Fred Woodhams, spokesman for Secretary of State Ruth Johnson.
That leaves a lot of Michigan motorists without valid licenses."
Sounding the Alarm about Smart Meters Smart Grid
Sounding the Alarm about Smart Meters Smart Grid with Curtis Bennett and David Chalk AxXiom For Liberty Live! | AxXiom for Liberty
What is a “smart” meter?
“Smart” Meters are digital utility meters that send customers’ detailed usage information to the utility using a radio-frequency transmitter (or over the power lines in the case of Powerline Carrier (PLC) systems. The meter also contains other capabilities, such as remote shut-off. They are part of a larger plan to change the electricity grid to a “smart” grid–though there is controversy about whether the customer meter is actually crucial to that change. Electric smart meters are replacing older analog style meters. . .
Viewpoint: Muskegon Heights mayor speaks out on water: Consolidation or hostile takeover?
Viewpoint: Muskegon Heights mayor speaks out on water: Consolidation or hostile takeover? | MLive.com
"We have asked ourselves: Is this consolidation or a hostile takeover?
It is interesting to note that the Heights owns 20 acres of land on Lake Michigan in the City of Norton Shores.
If additional service capacity is needed; we have a greater ability to accommodate an expanded facility than Muskegon's plant, which is land-locked.
"We have asked ourselves: Is this consolidation or a hostile takeover?
It is interesting to note that the Heights owns 20 acres of land on Lake Michigan in the City of Norton Shores.
If additional service capacity is needed; we have a greater ability to accommodate an expanded facility than Muskegon's plant, which is land-locked.
“Burkas for babies”: Saudi cleric’s new fatwa causes controversy
“Burkas for babies”: Saudi cleric’s new fatwa causes controversy
"A Saudi cleric has called for all female babies to be fully covered by wearing the face veil, commonly known as the burka, citing reports of little girls being sexually molested. "
"A Saudi cleric has called for all female babies to be fully covered by wearing the face veil, commonly known as the burka, citing reports of little girls being sexually molested. "
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