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Archive for May 2006

Unity is Key, But is it Impossible?

Posted by: junea on: May 12, 2006

Came across this L.A. Times article about the pending showdown between mayor Villaraigosa and the teachers’ union, concerning his desire to take over L.A. Unified: click here
The questions that always pop up for me when large scale, political, and structural changes are prescribed as a solution to education reform are:

Are the players involved, doing what’s [...]

I’m not Listening Anymore because I can…

Posted by: junea on: May 2, 2006

I like to read fellow RI’er tuttlesvc.com often, as he usually points me to great resources on a regular basis.  (Thanks Tom) Today he points to an interesting post by Mark Ahlness, which really got me intellectually pumped up this morning (along with my Starbucks caffeine addiction).
I am sympathetic to Mark’s frustrations, but I would [...]

Statewide Wifi

Posted by: junea on: May 1, 2006

My homestate of Rhode Island made some positive news today; they are planning to offer state-wide Wifi!
I think it’s a great idea, being a techy, and is a direction many cities/states should consider.


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