Sunday, September 22, 2013

9-22-13 Wait What?

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Jared Polis: How the Diane Ravitch hater bought himself a seat in Congress
In 2008, the now increasingly infamous Diane Ravitch “hater,” Jared Polis, ran for a seat in the United State House of Representatives. He spent $7,353,503 to win that position and 81 percent of that amount or $5,992,550 came from his own pocket.  By comparison, the average amount spent by Colorado’s other six successful congressional candidates […]The post Jared Polis: How the Diane Ravitch hater

Judge Carmen Lopez explains the Lopez v. Vallas case…
Former Connecticut Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez is not only a leading advocate for public education but she is a true champion when it comes to standing up and speaking out on the most important issues facing our communities, our state and our nation. Born in Puerto Rico, a life-long resident of Bridgeport, a lawyer, […]The post Judge Carmen Lopez explains the Lopez v. Vallas case… appeared f


9-21-13 Wait What?
Wait What?: CT Post’ Hugh Bailey speaks “Truth To Power” again with latest piece on VallasHugh Bailey’s latest commentary piece is called “School leader’s time is running short.”  The Connecticut Post editorial writer once again speaks truth to power. The phrase “Truth to Power” was developed by the Quakers in the mid-1950s when it was used in a famous pamphlet that called for the United States to