NCLB reauthorization hearing
Since he’s a former Hill staffer, I’d pay attention to Alexander Russo’s comments on today’s House NCLB reauthorization hearing. By having everyone speak, the committee pretty much ensures a certain amount of cacaphony. And by putting Kati Haycock — one of the draft’s most vocal critics — off in the teacher quality corner, the committee […]
NCLB "Shrinklits" spin
I’ve just finished a substantial detail-oriented task (took about a day or more spread over the past week), and I am just too tired right now to read and talk about the Miller-McKeon discussion draft sequel, esp. Title II. I’m far too tired now to analyze the various spins that people have tried out on […]
Crist’s budget recommendations would violate Florida law
Governor Charlie Crist’s budget-cut recommendations would cut $188 million from the state university system, the majority of that from existing programs; $45.3 million from direct community college support; and additional funds from specific programs in higher ed that aren’t categorized in higher ed. While he would cut $120 million from recurring funds in the state’s […]
Miller-McKeon draft thoughts
So how was your Labor Day? I spent part of mine combing through the NCLB reauthorization discussion draft made available a week ago. (My spouse and I agree that we don’t engage in paid work on legal holidays, but we’re allowed to do anything that’s fun or citizenship oriented. So we’re well-acquainted with various loopholes… […]
Work dross
By Sherman Dorn on September 2, 2007
There is something about spending six hours in a chain cafe on Sunday that is either gold or dross. In the last year, I have occasionally knocked out loads of work when leaving my family alone to relax (I hope!) while I work. Today has been humbling in terms of the lack of concrete accomplishments […]
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