In an effort to spice up this blog a bit, we’ll tap into the Optimists’ foodie inclinations by periodically featuring some choice…
The witch hunt is on. Last night, my colleague William Cronon — a highly respected, tenured professor of history —…
Cross-posted from BrainstormI admit it. I have a chip on my shoulder when it comes to for-profit providers…
There has been so much bad news in Wisconsin (and the nation) this week, I haven’t had two seconds to catch my…
Talk on “Policy Implications Update: How Policies Have Changed as a Result of the Student Success Movement. Watch here.
Several elements in today’s news caught my eye. Here are things worth watching more closely…… A Tennessee bill that would link Temporary Aid to Needy Families to poor children’s school performance. Senate Bill 132, which appears to have legs, would cut up to 30% of a family’s cash assistance if a…
This week we witnessed Steve Nass’s Wisconsin Legislature hearing on the Center for Equal Opportunity’s report on UW-Madison admissions, and the Walker administration’s announcement that — SURPRISE! — the state is cutting UW System’s funding by an additional $65.7 million.
The Musical Elective of the Month is 7 Worlds Collide: The Sun Came Out.
Stephen Sawchuk has written an excellent cover story (“Stimulus Bill Spurs Focus on Teachers”) in this week’s…
