Monthly Archives: November 2008
No need to know? (updated)
Update: The strategic planning proposal has been posted here (thanks Barb). No time to go into depth right now, except to say that it appears to follow what was done in Green Bay fairly closely, even recommending the same facilitator … Continue reading
Filed under Accountability, Best Practices, education, Local News
It depends on how you ask
Johnny Thunders, “Ask me no questions” (click to listen or download) A new press release from the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute propaganda mill trumpets “WISCONSIN RESIDENTS OVERWHELMINGLY OPPOSE RAISING TAXES ON BUSINESSES.” Further down is the actual wording of the … Continue reading
Filed under "education finance", Budget, education, finance, Gimme Some Truth, Local News, School Finance
Quote of the Day – Priorities
If one accepts the reasonable principle of supporting the new president whenever he makes policy from the left or addresses basic social needs, shouldn’t progressives be cheering the White House as it rolls out the dozers, Cats and big cranes? … Continue reading
Victory – Move on Up
Just move on up and keep on wishing Remember your dreams are your only schemes So keep on pushing Take nothing less – Never second best And do not obey – you must have your say You can past the … Continue reading
Filed under Accountability, Best Practices, Elections, Local News, National News, Referenda, referendum, Take Action
Vote Today! Vote Yes for Schools!
Vote today! Vote Yes for Schools! Not much else to say, so some special election day musical selections. Chis Stamey and Yo la Tengo, “Vote” (click to listen or download). Chick Webb Orchestra with Ella Fitzgerald, “Vote for Mister Rhythm” … Continue reading
Filed under AMPS, Elections, Referenda, referendum, Take Action, Uncategorized
Madison Referendum: More Than Affordable…
For a number of reasons, I’m fairly confident that the MMSD referendum will pass. In fact, I still think that Madison could have and should have passed a larger referendum. I’ll start with the could have and then revisit some … Continue reading
Filed under "education finance", Best Practices, Budget, education, Elections, finance, Local News, Referenda, referendum, Uncategorized
