Monthly Archives: February 2008
Democracy and Efficiency (part I)
The Madison School Board has drawn fire from Progressive Dane for a proposed policy change regarding public appearances. The change would limit public commentary preceding school board meetings to agenda items. Individuals who want to speak on issues that are … Continue reading
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Quote of the Day
Image from More Than One Struggle: The Evoulution of Black School Reform in Milwaukee by Jack Dougherty (a friend and fine historian). In retrospect, I now realize that the urban school systems we used were engaged in a complex and … Continue reading
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Tin-eared and Wrong-headed
Update: Board of Education President Arlene Silveira just posted this on The Daily Page Time Out. The press release that started this thread was not accurate. There will be public speaking on this topic at the meeting on 2/18.I will continue … Continue reading
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On west side boundary changes
Having served on the former west-side boundary task force, and after noticing some posts about new district proposals for boundary changes, I thought I could say a few words about this dangerous topic. #1. It’s not so dangerous or uncommon. … Continue reading
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Quote of the Day
When Nerad was hired in Green Bay, the first person that he notified was Eric Jeedas, a Madison taxi driver he has known since their childhood in Kenosha. Last week the pair talked again. This time Nerad was a finalist … Continue reading
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(Not?) Talking about Diversity and Boundaries, 2008 Style
With the new school opening on the West side, Madison again must confront the competing interests and ideals involved in redrawing school attendance boundaries. The district has produced four plans (more may be in the works, or the existing ones … Continue reading
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