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
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
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
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 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 Thursday, May 4, 2006 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Use $1B Arizona surplus to bring education up to grade.” Also appeared in June as an on line op-ed for the Tucson Citizen. A well-known bumper stickers … Continue reading
Published in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic on February 15, 2006 as “Give English Learners a Chance.” ¿Tendría problema en aprender sobre terremotos en un salon de clases dónde nadie habla ingles? We often take speaking … Continue reading
Published February 15, 2006 in Opinion Section of the East Valley Tribune. Like many parents with a child completing elementary school, I’ve been exploring options for next year. Arizona is a leader in the “school choice” movement, so I … Continue reading
Published September 21, 2005 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Time to re-do the math on allocating educational resources.” We have a problem at our elementary school. Classes are too small. Fifth grade classes averaging 20 students … Continue reading
Published Friday, July 1, 2005 in the East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Who-ppenthal? In spirit of July 4, know senator, debate record.” If I was Senator John Huppenthal, I’m sure I’d be disturbed when a bunch of … Continue reading
Published Friday, April 29, 2005 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “All-Day K sure, but no lunch.” You’ve heard there’s no free lunch. Well, if Republican leaders in the state legislature get their way, the price of … Continue reading
Published Friday, February 18, 2005 as “Higher costs test school” and Wednesday, February 23, 2005 as “Kyrene victim of tightfisted legislature.” in different editions of East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic. As we entered the Kyrene Middle School cafeteria … Continue reading
Published Friday, December 31, 2004 in East Valley Opinions of the Arizona Republic as “Revise the public school credits.” Also, published in January 2005 in the East Valley Tribune. Education is something we all value. So it’s not surprising that … Continue reading