Because education comes up often here, I'm cross-posting this from my blog. Disclaimers: I am not supporting anyone at this point. I have met both Avellone and Grossman (he several times). And, as per usual, this is just me speaking … [Read more...]
An Open Letter from former Stand for Children members
As parents, teachers, and community members, we are Massachusetts grassroots activists for education. We read bills, testify at hearings, write letters to the editor, pore over budgets, speak at town meetings, make phone calls, and hold … [Read more...]
Is the Globe Still Round Without Bill? Statistics 101
I know Bill is on vacation, so I will do my level best on this latest from the Globe, 'though it appears the Herald jumped on this one, too. Cross-posted on who-cester, with a Worcester connection The new study put out by the Boston … [Read more...]
from the GOP convention floor
I'm wearing my hat as a radio person today from the GOP convention. The hashtag for those of you on Twitter is #MAGOP. I thought I'd put this up in case any of you have anything you'd like to know from here. … [Read more...]
Stand for Children: Grassroots no more
Cross-posted on who-cester.blogspot.com Grassroots: of or pertaining to society at the local level rather than at the center of political activity especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social … [Read more...]
Stand for Children’s stands
or, Follow the money. Today's publication of Massachusetts not getting Round 1 Race to the Top money, and the push that is sure to follow from Stand for Children, moves me to make sure we know who is influencing us. Cross-posted on … [Read more...]