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Friday, 30 October 2009 |
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The Healthcare Debate
As a teacher, how many of us have heard the following from a student: “I’m sorry I don’t have my homework because last night we had to take my (fill in the blank) to the emergency room and we didn’t get back till late. I was too tired, didn’t get enough sleep.” Did you ever wonder why that person had to be taken to the ER and not to a doctor? Usually it’s because the family has no health coverage.
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Merit Pay or No Merit Pay |
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Thursday, 12 March 2009 |
President Obama recently suggested that as part of his educational reform he would like to see teachers earn merit pay. He argues that good teachers be awarded an extra compensation. On the surface of it, it sounds good! It works in business as it provides higher bonuses to workers who bring in more revenue or who outperform others.
What is wrong with this picture when applied to teachers?
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Sunday, 18 January 2009 |
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Our Times
As we approach Inauguration Day we are inundated with literally reams of words pouring from news media, from pundits, and from policy makers. What has interested me most is what the “common man and woman” has had to say about the state of our times, their hopes and their ever so realistic take on this changing of the guard.
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