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Archives for January 6, 2010
Repurposing Charter Schools
Purposes 5 and 6 seem a little odd, since Ed Reform established MCAS, which, at least indirectly, held teachers and administrators accountable. Purpose 4, in part, reflects the intentions of Shanker and Budde, though it also references … [Read more...]
Coakley v Brown re: “socially infertile”
From an Austrailian article entitled 'Socially infertile' may cause IVF overload: DOCTORS fear fertility clinics will struggle to cope with a surge in demand and patients could face lengthy delays in treatment as hundreds of … [Read more...]
Vicki Kennedy will Endorse Martha Coakley Tomorrow
Via the Globe. Vicki Kennedy will declare her backing for Coakley on Thursday at a senior citizens center in Medford. The Globe is also reporting that Joe Kennedy and Paul Kirk will also be at there at the endorsement. Vicki … [Read more...]
That Rasmussen Poll
I know many people probably blew off the latest poll by Rasmussen as partisan. I also know that most people consider a Brown win unlikely. However, Nate Silver of 538 listed some interesting points why special election are like primaries … [Read more...]
An Afghan My Lai?
This is presumably not what you want your client president, recently installed at considerable expense, to say after a report that U.S. led troops dragged 10 civilians, eight of them schoolchildren aged 11 to 17, from their beds in the … [Read more...]
Coakley hits the airwaves
Martha Coakley has released her first TV ad of the general election campaign. No info yet on how extensive the media buy is. In any event, you can see the ad here -- can't embed for some reason. … [Read more...]
Cahill Runs Right
As a Democrat likely supporting Charlie Baker, I may be too quick to see rainbows in what could arguably be a rain cloud. However, as insignificant as these picks generally are, Loscocco gives Baker more room to pick up disillusioned … [Read more...]
Ex-Rep. Paul Loscocco to run as Cahill’s LG
Herald: Former Rep. Paul Loscocco, a Holliston Republican, is joining unenrolled Treasurer Timothy Cahill's gubernatorial ticket, sources close to the campaign told the News Service Wednesday.... In July, Loscocco said he was enthusiastic … [Read more...]
Schwarzenegger proposes $500 million for worker training
http://www.latimes.com/news/lo... There's an interesting discussion in CA on how to get the economy moving and put people back to work: "..Schwarzenegger is expected to tell lawmakers that the training proposal could give new skills to … [Read more...]