Cahill, thinking he couldn't make any inroads against the liberal activists in the party, left the friendly confines of the Democrats. Suddenly, every suburban progressive, angry about the erosion of state support for their neighborhood … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick to propose major expansion of charter schools
This is huge. Governor Deval Patrick will unveil a proposal today to nearly double the number of charter school seats allowed in the state's worst-performing districts, a move expected to trigger a fierce debate on Beacon Hill and send … [Read more...]
Another Option for Addressing Local Aid and Financing Our Schools
Today our debate on taxes is stuck in mud because it requires agreement at the legislature to either cut services, increase taxes or authorize local government to tax. In the absence of a resolution, our local cities and towns are … [Read more...]
The Catholic Church and education
Got caught up with some newspaper reading and ran across Kevin Cullen's June 1st article in regards to the closing of St. Anne's School in Hyde Park. boston globe I was a product of 12 years of Catholic education and it has served me well. … [Read more...]
Mass. Democratic Party eviscerates education plank in draft platform
Below are the most egregious examples: The current platform, set to expire at the convention, addressed the issue of the place of standardized tests in education, particularly the MCAS. The MCAS is a rather arbitrary … [Read more...]
Preserving our commitment to education
You can read my views on ethics reform, here (PDF), on transportation reform here (PDF), and on pension reform here. But, even with comprehensive reforms and cost-savings, the impact of a FY10 budget without any new revenue would be … [Read more...]
Alan LeBovidge, Paul Reville, what’s the difference?
Alan LeBovidge So now we have a clueless "manager" who can't even manage to keep traffic flowing through a toll booth. Dismissed once by the governor (probably with good reason), his lack of management skill and inane public … [Read more...]
The Politics of the DREAM Act: Laying the Groundwork For Migration Reform
Dreamactivist.org is also beginning to sound the war drums through their change.org blog. Thousands have already been invited to call-in in support of the DREAM Act through facebook. The DREAM Act will be the first major … [Read more...]
Pass The DREAM Act For Future Economic Prosperity: A Comprehensive Argument
According to Wikipedia:The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (also called "The DREAM Act") [is] a piece of proposed federal legislation in the United States that would provide certain immigrant students who … [Read more...]
Some musings about what government is FOR, with POLL!
As one of the wealthiest states in the wealthiest nation the reality that a local motel has 75 families, one to a room, with more than 150 children between them nauseates me. As to what government is "supposed to do" here is a first pass at … [Read more...]
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