Published in the Opinions section of community editions within the Southeast Valley of the Arizona Republic on Friday, July 20, 2012 as “Olympics gives opportunity to teach kids about global issues.” When the Olympics begin July 27, they bring … Continue reading
Published Wednesday, March 3, 2010 in Tempe Republic opinions of Arizona Republic (and maybe Ahwatukee Republic) as “‘Yes’ on override would save music.” Do we balance budgets on the backs of children? Not if we care about their future. … Continue reading
Arizona’s Tuition Tax Credit Program’s Limited Impact on Private School Enrollment Full Report For Fiscal Year 2008, after adjusting for savings for students switching from public to private schools, the individual and corporate tax credit private school scholarship programs cost … Continue reading
Published Friday, September 11, 2009 in opinions of Southeast Valley community sections of the Arizona Republic as “Obama’s speech to kids reaffirms American values.” (note: the published version cut off the part starting with the Constitutional Convention reference) “And … Continue reading
Published Friday, May 22, 2009 in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Some ASU students becoming agents of change.” “A great motto for all of us — find somebody to be successful for. Raise their hopes. Rise … Continue reading
Published Wednesday, April 22nd in the Tucson Citizen as “Let’s set goal to reconfigure AIMS” and published Saturday, April 25th in the East Valley Community Sections of the Arizona Republic as “Flaws in AIMS test demand scrutiny and overhaul.” You … Continue reading
Published Saturday, March 28, 2009 as “No joking: Schools need to explore immigration issues” in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic in all communities except Tempe where it appeared on Wednesday, April 1. I recently was told a joke … Continue reading
This piece has been distibuted to opinion page editors statewide–and was updated and editted for a version that later appeared in the East Valley Tribune on Sunday, February 1. The only thing missing from the budget plan from Republican … Continue reading
Published Friday, September 12, 2008 in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Flags of other lands missing from 9/11 memorial.” Does it matter if we misrepresent history? History isn’t simply dates and facts. History was lived, but that experience … Continue reading
Published Wednesday, August 6, 2008 in the Tucson Citizen as “Taking aim at problematic assessment test” and is forthcoming in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic and possibly the East Valley Tribune. Image credit: Arnie Bermudez, Tucson Citizen. School’s … Continue reading
This column was published on Saturday, May 24 in the East Valley Tribune as “Wright sermonizes about an America many don’t want to know.” The column was actually written three weeks earlier–closer to the latest Wright controversy–but as Obama appears the likely Democratic candidate, … Continue reading
Tempe Elementary faces significant budget challenges next year–in part related to the state budget. Now it would have been far worse if the Maintenance and Operations override had failed in November. As is, however, the district has already identified $1.3 … Continue reading
Send comments on proposed requirements (before Dec. 10) to highschoolgraduation@azed.gov. (see sources at end for more information) Published Friday, Dec. 7, 2007 in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Youths need open-ended, crtical-thinking exercises.” Featured opinion in Thursday, … Continue reading
Published Saturday, September 15, 2007 in Southeast Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Cupcake police coming to a school near you.” Every school year brings change. In Tempe Elementary School District this year it’s the cupcake police. Our kids … Continue reading
Published Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “School merger support hardly unanimous.” I recently returned from my 25th high school reunion. Much has changed in a quarter century, including the school district merging … Continue reading
Published Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “More to restitution than paying back stolen funds.” In February in an article titled, “Make school parent group’s theft a learning experience,” I wrote about how … Continue reading
Published Wednesday, February 21, 2007 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Make school parent group’s theft a learning expeience.” “The Queen turned crimson with fury, and, after glaring at her for a moment like a wild beast, … Continue reading
Published Saturday Oct. 28, 2006 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Voters have change to override governor’s wishes” although that title makes little sense since I’m recommending voters NOT override the governor’s wishes with a “no” on propositions … Continue reading
Published Saturday, September 16, 2006 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Large classes are the price we pay for small tax relief.” On September first for the first time in 30 years, I trotted off to sixth … Continue reading
Published Friday, August 11, 2006 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “For military contacts at school, no child is left behind.” No one appreciates uninvited phone solicitations from marketers. In these days of computerized voices when one … Continue reading