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Monthly Archives: May 2012
**THE MEDIOCRITY OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS(AND OTHER MYTHS)**
Things we often hear: “So-and-so’s child transferred to the local public school because the classwork there is easier and less challenging.” OR: “Public school teachers simply “teach to the test” and our kids aren’t being taught how to think for … Continue reading
**WHO’S BEHIND THE NEW ACCOUNTABILITY LABELS?”
Legislation was passed recently that replaces Mississippi schools’ current accountability labels with a new scale of, simply, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, or “F”. Who led the lobbying effort? Why, none other than the state’s leading proponent of charter schools, the … Continue reading
**DON’T THANK A TEACHER**
The teacher gets up before sunrise every day. For roughly seven consecutive hours, she simultaneously plays the roles of educator, caregiver, counselor, coach, cheerleader, disciplinarian, manager, bad guy, good guy, social worker, personal hygienist, and shoulder to cry on. She … Continue reading
**IN DEFENSE OF (HONEST) COMPETITION**
I love competition. I’m a car dealer. In my opinion, there isn’t a more competitive business sector on Main Street, U.S.A. than the sale of new and used vehicles. I’ve mellowed somewhat in my current position as General Manager. It’s … Continue reading
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