“Using ‘adequacy funds’ to buy adequacy” – a sequel

OK, tag teaming off of Ian’s post on why why we aren’t paying for “verifying achievement” instead of “verifying attendance” here because of a question of from a LONG time reader who worked with me for over a decade at my former employer (Epicor).  Here was his email on Ian’s post and, of course, my … Read more

In praise of assembly-line schools

One of the most common criticisms of schools is that they are too much like assembly lines in factories.  But assembly lines are one of the greatest inventions ever, in terms of actually getting things done effectively and efficiently… provided that you use them properly.

There’s nothing wrong with setting up schools as assembly lines… provided that we do it properly.

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5 Most Popular Governors are Still Republicans

Governor Chris Sununu is the 5th most popular Governor in the country, rounding out a top 5 of all Republican Governors for net approval rating. In fact, the top 14 most popular Governors are all Republicans, and 18 of the top 20 are “red.” 6 of the 10 least approved of Governors are Democrats. Sununu … Read more

4 Tips for students to win a debate

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Debating is a deeply enjoyable topic on its own and for its own sake. If you’re naturally inclined to like discussions and taking ideas and critiquing them in a logical manner you will like debating. Also, if you’re inclined toward a career in politics or law, then you most probably will find debating to be a deeply enjoyable activity.

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Online Learning May Help the US Close Education Gap

Democrats Vote Against Education

JLCAR (Joint Legislative Committee Administrative Rules) voted 6-4 today on a final objection to the ‘Learn Everywhere Program’ that was proposed by Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut. Related: NH JLCAR objects to Learn Everywhere (July) The Learn Everywhere Program would expand educational opportunities for students based on the charter school model.  The State Board of Education approved the … Read more

Using ‘adequacy funds’ to buy adequacy

Imagine going to a tire shop to get a new set of tires for your car.  You pay for the tires and the installation up front, but when you come back to pick up the car, there are only three tires on it.  You point out that this isn’t what you paid for, but the manager complains that you didn’t give him enough money to do the job right.

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US Senate Confirming MORE Judges Nominated by Trump

As of yesterday, October 15, the Senate had confirmed 152 of President Trump’s judicial nominations.  2 Associate Supreme Court Justices (Kavanaugh and Gorsuch,) 43 Appeals Court Judges, 105 District Judges, and 2 International Trade Court Judges. The winning is continuing, right now.  They’ve confirmed 3 more District Court judges and are voting on one more. … Read more

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Blogline of the Day – The “friends you keep”

YOU CAN JUDGE A TV PROGRAM’S AUDIENCE BY ITS ADVERTISERS, so what does it tell us that the first ad I saw on the CNN Democratic presidential debates was “Ron Reagan, lifelong atheist,” on behalf of the Freedom From Religion Foundation.

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