DC Metro Continues to Decline
It’s a sign of distinction that the Washington Metro Rail system has not one but at least two blogs dedicated to documenting the system’s poor operating condition. One of the blogs reports that, in July, MetroRail suffered from nearly 500 problems that led to a “deviation from normal scheduled service,” all but about 20 of […]
Amy Oliver Show: Promoting Early Literacy in Colorado
Colorado Succeeds vice president Scott Laband joins guest host Ben DeGrow to discuss the implementation of the READ Act (HB 1238) adopted by the General Assembly this year and what else can be done to improve early literacy in Colorado.
Devil’s Advocate: Denver Public Schools or Occupy Training Camps?
Tune in to Devil’s Advocate as Denver Public Schools teacher John Peterson and the Independence Institute’s Education Policy Center director Pam Benigno join host Jon Caldara to discuss why both teachers and parents should be concerned about new DPS teacher evaluation criteria that includes encouraging students to “challenge and question the dominant culture,” and “take social action to change/ improve society or work for social justice.”
What the Smart Experts Are Saying about the Chicago Teachers Union Strike
No time to opine today, but the attention of the K-12 education world is on the continuing Chicago teachers strike. A lot of pixels are being used to cover the topic, but I believe the following are the most informative and insightful:
Dr. Terry Moe, one of the nation’s foremost experts on teachers unions, writes at […]
Clackistanis Threaten Portland Light Rail
In all the times it has been on the ballot, Clackamas County has never voted for Portland light rail. But Portland planners were determined to run a light-rail line into the urban heart of the county, so they persuaded the county commission to give them $20 million of the $1.5 billion cost of the 7.7-mile […]
Upward Spending, Revenue Trends Add Context to Tax-Hiking School Districts
At least 23 Colorado school districts are going to local voters this year to ask for some kind of tax increase. Five of the nine largest districts are seeking a mill levy override to boost operational funding. But a closer look at the state’s numbers shows the five districts experienced significant growth in most areas of revenue and spending over the past decade.
Government-run medicine threatens your medical privacy, leads to rationing
A band of government agencies threatens your medical privacy and doctors’ freedom to practice according to their best judgement. Continue reading
Join a Transit Agency; See the World
Taxpayers have paid for the “mostly advisory” CEO of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) to travel to more than ten countries and seventeen American cities in the last eighteen months. John Inglish was UTA’s general manager until two years ago, when he was replaced and kicked upstairs to a newly created position “as severance.” “Nice […]
What Do Dougco Reform Foes Think of Chicago Teachers Union Tactics, Remark?
Today’s big education news comes from The Windy City, where thousands of Chicago Public Schools teachers have walked out on strike. Students pay the price as the American Federation of Teachers union affiliate turns down an offer to boost an average salary of $71,000 (or $76,000?) by 16 percent over the next four years.
Even […]
Obamacare Adapts The Worst Of Swisscare, Rejects The Best
Some elements of Santésuisse would prove beneficial if implemented in the United States. But Obamacare chose the wrong ones. Continue reading
Mike Rosen interviews Cato’s Michael Cannon on Replacing Obamacare, 850 KOA
Michael Cannon of the Cato Institute was on Mike Rosen’s radio show last month to discuss replacing ObamaCare. Listen here. Continue reading
New Report on Self-Driving Cars
The Center for Automotive Research and KPMG have published a new report predicting the self-driving cars may be on the market as soon as 2019–if, however, the government takes action aimed at improving auto safety. The report notes there are two approaches to self-driving cars. One, which it calls the “sensor-based solution,” is represented by […]
