More High School Robberies in Seattle
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This is all just awful. It looks like walking alone to a car could be a
less favorable option so maybe tell your teen to walk in a group. Including
Balla...
Improving Public Schools (#14): Ban Cell Phones!
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A simple way to improve public schools would be to institute a complete and
total ban of all cell phones and so-called smart watches. Banning these
ubiqui...
Finding School Survey Results (NYC)
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Want to know what teachers think about a school? Best way to find out is to
talk to those teachers… but that’s often not an option. And especially for
teac...
Be a Medicare Advantage whistle blower?
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At the same time as the state of Illinois switched my Medicare Advantage
program for retirees from United Healthcare to Aetna I was being treated
for Crohn...
Gossip
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What other people say about me is none of my business.
It's a rationale that pops up for me when I feel judged by others, when I
suspect or know that so...
Is Cardona Getting Off Easy
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Rick Hess is still bothered by the double standard he sees in Secretary of
Education coverage, arguing that "Media Should Stop Giving Secretary of
Educatio...
DAMN! Henry Kissinger has died
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From the brilliant blog, Men Yell at Me: Dingus of the week: Everyone
pretending Kissinger was actually good DEC 1 This is the weekly dingus, the
Friday ne...
Gagging Trump or Us?
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Trump having to comply with a very limited gag order is only half of
today’s story. The other half is how Trump’s allies in the Republican party
are causin...
The Sky is Falling, or is it?
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Well, this is the first anniversary of the introduction of Generative AI in
the form of ChatGPT to the world of education. Before it was a week old,
over o...
Completing College National and State Reports
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*With Six- and Eight-Year Completion Rates Dashboards*
Full Report (pdf)
Appendix (xlsx)
Continuing a trend of stagnation over the last two years, the...
Tamales for Scholarships
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* 30th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser*
* League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) *
[image: A red white and blue logo Description au...
The Problem With How You Discuss Reading
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Kids can’t read. At least that’s what we’ve been told to believe by folks
trying to dismantle public education. Proponents of this refrain use
frivolous ...
Some thoughts on Israel/Palestine
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I am cutting and pasting some thoughts from commenters on Steve Ruis’ blog.
He pretty much blames the Israelis for the mess and wants the US to stop
suppor...
Lost in Translation: Science of Reading Edition
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When Anders Ericsson, an internationally renowned cognitive psychologist,
died in 2020, a New York Times article included as a subhead: “His research
helpe...
Propaganda from The 74 and University of Arkansas
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By Thomas Ultican – 11/26/2023 The 74 published a blatant propaganda piece
on Monday (11/20/2023), based on “Still a Good Investment: Charter School
produc...
Way Down Upon Suwannee River
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Florida! Or Floriduh, depending upon your opinion of its educational
practices that, like the Dark Arts of the Harry Potter series, are “… Many,
Varied, Ev...
Site Index - Updated October 28, 2023
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*My Promise *
WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING IN 2011, I said I planned to speak up for good
teachers. I would not defend bad ones.
I began by trying to debunk...
It's Done. I resigned yesterday.
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Today is my last day, because I had already assigned work in a couple of
classes, and I have an obligation to grade that work and enter it into the
gradi...
Keep your nose on
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Advice from my mother, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.”
FEEDING THE ECONOMY We’ve been told that to keep society running smoothly,
people shou...
WHY IS ‘WOKE’ DANGEROUS?
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July 4, 2023: First and foremost, a “woke” populus scares the stuffing out
of grifter politicians. Imagine trying to convince people to ignore facts
and bu...
Lying Liars of the NYC DOE
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The APPR travails continue.
When last I blogged I shared how my principal, XXXXXXXX XXXXX of PS XXX did
an end run around me. I was refused to be obser...
Vote NO on the UFT Contract. Here is Why:
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The best reason to vote no on this contract is this: UFT Unity* lied* to us
in 2018. They misrepresented that contract. It was predicated on deals we
wer...
Let’s talk about Dana Kriznar
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There is a good chance she will be DCPS’s interim super come June 2nd, for
at least six months, and because the superintendent job will be so
unattractiv...
Metaphors in ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech
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In this article, we will explore the powerful use of metaphors in Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” ...
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Testimony to the CPS Truancy Task Force
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I prepared testimony for one of two public hearings held by the Chicago
Public Schools Truancy Task Force, a body mandated by state legislation.
The meetin...
Skin Deep
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She spends so much time on her outward appearance. There is never a hair
out of place. Her makeup is perfect and her clothes are stylish and match
to ...
There Is A Teacher Shortage.Not.
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THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. And just to be sure you understand, it’s not
that teachers don’t want to teach. It’s not that there aren’t enough
teachers cer...
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*Defeating the Purpose of Education*
*Most people would agree that the primary purpose of education is to
prepare children for a good and productive life. ...
THERE IS A TEACHER SHORTAGE. NOT!
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There is a teacher shortage.And just to be sure you understand, it's not
that teachers don't want to teach.It's not that there aren't enough
teachers certi...
Addendum to Mission Hill Statement
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Follow up blog, Dear friends and colleagues, My friend and long-time
colleague, Bonnie Brownstein, had some interesting thoughts about my Blog
in regards t...
Abortion: Only For Those Who Need It!
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NOTE: This post contains my opinions on Catholicism based on my experiences
as a child in the 1960's and 70's. Take what you like and leave the rest. I
m...
Hello world!
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Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then
start writing!
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Book Banning Turns to Dick and Jane
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Breaking News: Dateline February 4, 2022 - Parents in Dimwitty, Alabama
have asked the Dimwitty Board of Education to ban the children's primer *Fun
with...
On the Edge of Silence
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“There is but one truly serious philosophical problem and that is suicide.
Judging whether life is or is not worth living amounts to answering the
fundamen...
Have You Heard Has a New Website
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TweetHave You Heard has a new website. Visit us at
www.haveyouheardpodcast.com to find our latest episodes and our entire
archive. And be sure to check out...
Follow me at Substack
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I've moved. Follow me at Substack
I'm now posting regularly at Substack. You can subscribe for free to my new
Edu/Pol blog at michaelklonsky.substack.com
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Aspiring Teachers Get New Help Paying For College
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[image: colorful classroom pattern]
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Cory Turner | NPR
New rules kick in today that will help aspiring teachers pay for c...
Tips Akses Situs Judi Qq Tanpa Perlu Takut Nawala
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Kegiatan berjudi slot melalui situs judi qq online, sekarang sudah
dilakukan oleh banyak penjudi Indonesia. Tentu, Kamu yang sedang membaca
artikel ini a...
GA run-offs need your help!
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Extremely important. Volunteer if you can. Thank you if you are already
doing so. Out of state opportunities here: Ralph …
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The Threat of Integration
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I have lived in the same house in the Miracle Mile section of Los Angeles
for over 30 years, where up until now I have had little or no interaction
with th...
We fight for a democracy worthy of us all!
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The nation stands at a crossroads, said NEA President Lily Eskelsen García
in her final keynote address to the 2020 NEA Representative Assembly and
it’s up...
A Citizens’ Rebellion 2020
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The United States began to form after the rebellion against the King of
England when the settlers in the colonies along the eastern coast reacted
to the in...
A Fundamental Redesign of Our Schools
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I climbed the hill leading up to one of my favorite coffee shops in Seattle
this morning to enjoy a coffee while taking in a phenomenal view of the
city o...
The Passing Of Chaz 1951-2020 Age 69
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I am the son of Chaz and like to inform you that he passed away this
afternoon from the COVID virus. My father passed in peace beside his loved
ones. We ar...
Thoughts on schooling in the era of COVID-19
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Well, a whole lot has changed since I returned to blogging a month and half
ago. In case you didn't notice, and I'm sure everyone reading this did,
there's...
NAEP scores and "the science of reading"
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*Sent to US News. They just informed me that they no longer publish
letters to the editor. *
*Re: “National reading emergency” November 12*
*[https://www...
2019 NAEP Scores: Achievement Gap or …?
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Here you go: A ‘Disturbing’ Assessment: Sagging Reading Scores,
Particularly for Eighth-Graders, Headline 2019’s Disappointing NAEP Results
NAEP 2019: Re...
Cara Menang Bermain Judi Bola Online
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Bermain judi bola online tentu saja memiliki kesenangannya tersendiri baik
itu mendapatkan keuntungan maupun ketika menantikan hasil skor pada sebuah
perta...
A Storm is Coming! (…again)
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A new Commissioner will have as much impact on our state ed system as a new
meteorologist will have on …
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Déjà vu: 2019 ELA Assessment: Dear Board of Regents
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Dear Board of Regents,
I have copied below an email I sent to you almost a year ago, after the
2018 ELA assessment's computer-based testing failures and mo...
Judi Togel
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Permainan Judi Togel Online Mudah Dijalankan Di Indonesia Permainan judi
online Indonesia terpercaya kini memang menjadi salah satu tempat bermain
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Blockchain: Life on the Ledger
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Originally posted on Wrench in the Gears:
I created this video as a follow up to the one I prepared last year on
Social Impact Bonds. It is time to examine...
New Local Businesses in Sacramento
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Starting a new local business in Sacramento is a monumental task, but can
be accomplished with footwork, perseverance and knowledge. One must learn
the loc...
3rd Grade Reading: Who is Failing?
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Education Trust Midwest has just released its study on third grade reading
and, predictably, the results aren’t great. This study uniquely compares
Michiga...
Opting out of the Dinosaur (end of year test)
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Today I sent in a second letter to refuse PARCC/CMAS for my son, Luke. The
first email I sent at the beginning of the year was not sufficient as they
requi...
Resurrection
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I realized it's Lent, but this blog, bless Jesus Christ, can't wait.
Ok, so with that said, I plan to discuss Class Action suits in existence,
as well as w...
IDEA Is Still The Law Of The Land
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Unless you've been living under a rock, you know the US Department of
Education (USDOE) rescinded 72 Dear Colleague and other letters of
explanation to ...
Education Is a Civic Question
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In their final post to end Bridging Differences' decade-long run, Deborah
Meier and Harry Boyte urge readers to put the energy, talents, wisdom, and
hard w...
Site News: New Home for Education News & Commentary
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Quick! Get over there! The daily education news roundup and education
commentaries that you're probably looking for are now being published over
at The Gra...
An Open Letter to NC Lawmakers
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An Open Letter to NC State Lawmakers and NC State Superintendent Mark
Johnson: I am a NC native, voter, and public school teacher. I am
addressing you all ...
The Secret to Fixing Schools (My Next Bestseller)
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The Secret to Fixing Schools (My next bestseller) Prologue I just finished
watching a fascinating documentary on Netflix entitled, “The Secret”. The
film p...
Farewell, Sleep
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Today is the official last day of my spring break. I've done a scientific
survey: My natural bedtime is 2 AM, and my natural wake up time is 9:41
AM. Tom...
Education Bloggers Daily Highlights 3/2/2017
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Education Bloggers Daily Highlights 3/1/2017 Education Bloggers Daily
Highlights Courtesy of Big Education Ape A special thank you to education
blogger Mik...
Capturing the Spark
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It’s been a long time since InterACT was an active education blog, though I
remain quite proud of what we did here. Those of us who wrote blog posts
here h...
Random Musings and Observations. . . .
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I’ve been gone a while from the blogging scene. Some of my more regular
readers no doubt noticed but did not hassle me about it. Thank you for
that. Sinc...
WTU Peterson Slate: Not a 1 Woman Dictatorship
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Candi Peterson & GeLynn Thompson
Candidates for WTU Prez & GVP 2016By Candi Peterson, WTU Gen. Vice President
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MY NEW BLOG
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My new blog will consist of fictitious headlines, meant to be a blend of
humor and satire. I apologize ahead of time if any other satirical site has
simila...
Thank you
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Dear Readers,
Thank you for visiting *The Perimeter Primate*. This blog is being retired
for the time being. Although I no longer post here, I do still s...
I am Retiring
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I have some news: I am retiring from the PBS NewsHour and Learning Matters.
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Flaws at the Heart of Current Education Reforms
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Originally posted on Creative by Nature:
“Teaching is an art form rooted in the wise and careful use of educational
research and assessment tools. When gove...
Teachers Union President Joins Anti-Union Operative to Praise Charter Schools | gadflyonthewallblog : Teachers Union President Joins Anti-Union Operative to Praise Charter Schools Randi Weingarten must be out of her damn mind! The president of the second largest teachers union in the country, The American Federation of Teachers, is now writing op-eds with anti-union activists !? Just this week sh
Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers. Episode #18. | Fred Klonsky : Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers. Episode #18. The Hitting Left with the Klonsky Brothers Episode #18 is up and downloadable. We met up with singer Sima Cunningham over at Bridgeport Coffee at 31st and Morgan. She came strolling down 31st street with a guitar on her back. She had enough time to grab a coffee (maybe it was
A Learning Expert Tries Betsy DeVos' Neuron-Stimulating Headset—and Is Far From Impressed | Alternet : A Learning Expert Tries Betsy DeVos' Neuron-Stimulating Headset—and Is Far From Impressed DeVos has invested millions in the brain-training company NeuroCore. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has invested millions in a brain-training company called NeuroCore , which claims its neuro-feedback t
Voucher Program Helps Well-Off Vermonters Pay for Prep School at Public Expense - ProPublica : Voucher Program Helps Well-Off Vermonters Pay for Prep School at Public Expense Regardless of their income, residents of small Vermont towns can use state vouchers to send their children to boarding schools and ski academies. Some school-choice advocates want to replicate the program nationwide. A self-
Studies that Honor Preschool “Rigor” Are NOT to Be Trusted : Studies that Honor Preschool “Rigor” Are NOT to Be Trusted Prerequisite to Kindergarten: Instead of demanding four-year-olds talk of geometric “attributes,” how about getting them to show up the first day of kindergarten with great big smiles on their faces? The New York Times is praising a new study in a report titled “Free Play or Fla
DeVos praises Paris withdrawal, won’t comment on human role in climate change: ‘Certainly, the climate changes’ - The Washington Post : DeVos praises Paris withdrawal, won’t comment on human role in climate change: ‘Certainly, the climate changes’ Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who on Thursday praised President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris climate change accord, declined to comment Friday
Diane Ravitch's blog | A site to discuss better education for all : Rock Solid Diane Ravitch's blog A site to discuss better education for all Carol Burris: The Big Lie Behind Vouchers 3 by dianeravitch / 1h Carol Burris analyzes Betsy DeVos’ narrative about vouchers in this post. What she describes goes far beyond the whims of a billionaire zealot. She describes the step-by-step plans of rightwi
Teachers are using facial recognition to see if students are paying attention : Teachers are using facial recognition to see if students are paying attention Remember those days of being in school struggling to concentrate in class? Well, a school in France is hoping to tackle those wandering minds by using technology. ESG Business School in Paris is starting an artificial intelligence program wh
Some Hires by Betsy DeVos Are a Stark Departure From Her Reputation - The New York Times : Some Hires by Betsy DeVos Are a Stark Departure From Her Reputation WASHINGTON — Since her confirmation as the education secretary, Betsy DeVos has been the Trump cabinet member liberals love to hate, denouncing her as an out-of-touch, evangelical billionaire without the desire or capacity to protect vulner
Seattle Schools Community Forum: Public Education Story Round-Up : Public Education Story Round-Up From NPR Ed via Huffington Post , a very good blog post about the push and pull of What Do We Do About Public Education? Educators of all races, from various ideologies, and committed to very different school policies are also split over fundamental differences as to how we in a democracy work with
Education Law Prof Blog : South Carolina Regulations Limit School Resource Officers’ Role By Josh Gupta-Kagan South Carolina is making progress in limiting its school-to-prison pipeline, thanks to new state Department of Education regulations growing out of a school incident which went viral nearly two years ago. The background: in October 2015, a teenager at a Columbia, SC high school refused re
State Cuts to Education Funding Demonstrate Impact of National, Far-Right Tax-Slashing Agenda | janresseger : State Cuts to Education Funding Demonstrate Impact of National, Far-Right Tax-Slashing Agenda Emma Brown’s recent Washington Post report about four-day school weeks in Oklahoma provides the textbook example of the political phenomenon described by Gordon Lafer in his new book, The One Per
Reinventing High School (Stacy Teicher Khadaroo) | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice : Reinventing High School (Stacy Teicher Khadaroo) “Stacy is an education reporter for the Christian Science Monitor . She writes primarily for the Monitor’s EqualEd section and also covers youth issues, civil rights, justice, and gender. Based in Nashua, N.H., she currently reserves two days a
What Could Be More Democratic Than Pushing Vouchers for a Billionaire US Ed Sec? | deutsch29 : What Could Be More Democratic Than Pushing Vouchers for a Billionaire US Ed Sec? US ed sec Betsy DeVos has one principal goal for American public education: Slice up its public funding and dispense it in the form of vouchers that can (and will) take that funding out of the public purview and into privat
McCleary Crime Scene: Help Unscramble Governor Inslee and House Speaker Frank Chopp with this Fun Worksheet. | Seattle Education : McCleary Crime Scene: Help Unscramble Governor Inslee and House Speaker Frank Chopp with this Fun Worksheet. Here at the temporary Olympia branch of TRAP Headquarters, nothing makes our eyes roll like politicians giving lectures on the value of compromise and the McCl
Special Nite Cap: Catch Up on Today's Post 6/1/17 Featured Post Elizabeth Warren Launches 'DeVos Watch' in Bid to Make Education 'Corruption-Free' | Common Dreams Betsy DeVos applauds Trump for pulling U.S. out of historic