The Aftermath
Like most of you, I remember everything about Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. From the first report of a plane hitting the World Trade Center to Congress singing on the steps of the Capitol. I remember...
View ArticleNYT: What the Failed Removal of UVA President Tells Aboit Higher Education
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2012/09/16/magazine/teresa-sullivan-uva-ouster.xmlFiled under: Austerity Budget, Domestic Politics, Education, Privatization
View ArticleChoking Out the Opponent
In a sudden and shocking move, the Lake Sun Leader has changed its online site. No longer is the news available for free online. Now, full access to Lake Sun content will cost you $10.99 a month....
View ArticleVA House GOP Calls For 31 Million in School Security
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View ArticleFive Unelected People Vote to Close 23 Philly Schools
http://mobile.philly.com/news/?wss=/philly/news/breaking/&id=196235911Filed under: Domestic Politics, Education, Education, Neoliberal Policies
View ArticleCommon Ground
I have not been shy in my criticisms of the LACC. I have publicly asked, many times, what happened to the group of Camden County citizens who first stood on our courthouse lawn with signs protesting...
View ArticleShock and Awe: Domestic Terrorism and Boston
Yesterday in Boston, our nation collectively held its breath. We whispered quiet prayers for victims and their families. Shortly after news of the tragedy unfolded, we regained our equilibrium and...
View ArticleThe Transformation of Education
A Note From the Editor: Stacy Shore has led in the fight against Common Core in the state of Missouri. She has worked tirelessly in Jefferson City to educate our lawmakers about the dangers presented...
View ArticleThe False Narrative
Friday, the Lake Sun published an article that relayed the results of a DESE report, addressing allegations of testing irregularities and breaches of security in the Camdenton Middle School. The...
View ArticleThe Wake of Laker Nation
School is back in session in the Camdenton School District. Children once again fill the halls, their chatter echoing off cinder and brick, bright and cheerful. Their enthusiasm hasn’t yet been...
View ArticleChild Trafficking and Missouri Schools Part One: Suffer The Children
Editor’s Note: I have never encountered anything quite like the story you are about to read. Investigating it and writing it meant swimming in dark waters indeed, and staring evil in the face. What is...
View ArticleMissouri State Senators Concerned About Teacher Suppression
Wednesday, Missouri Senators heard testimony from a growing coalition of parents, teachers and educators who oppose the implementation of Common Core in our districts. During this testimony, the...
View ArticleOccupy Common Core: The Corporatization/Privatization of Education
Friday morning, March 28, an email was circulated calling for supporters of Common Core standards to rally in favor of the standards. In this email, it is stated that Missouri legislators are getting...
View ArticleVA House GOP Calls For 31 Million in School Security
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View ArticleFive Unelected People Vote to Close 23 Philly Schools
http://mobile.philly.com/news/?wss=/philly/news/breaking/&id=196235911Filed under: Domestic Politics, Education, Education, Neoliberal Policies
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