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By California Father On May 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Wanted to post this as soon as possible, the best, most concise and nuanced look at Secretary of Education Arne Duncan’s vision for education and why it will mean disaster for public education and our kids.  Here’s a little excerpt:

But Chicago Public Schools (CPS) policies are not really about Duncan or his successor. [...]

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Podcast 15

By California Father On March 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Talk to You Later: Notes to My Son, March 12 & 13, 2009

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And Now For Something Completely Different

By California Father On March 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Fans of this site will notice that there has been little in the way of blogging on this blog for going on two weeks.  There are several reasons for this. First, I have resumed writing fiction after getting blown out of the water by the recent news about my son, and consequently have had to [...]

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Que Sera Sera

By California Father On February 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment

On President’s Day he looks at me across the table and asks if he has to go to Spanish anymore.  This is an enrichment add-on at his school.  A Spanish teacher takes him and a few other children to another room and teaches them numbers, shapes and colors and how to say hello, how are [...]

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Podcast Eight

By California Father On February 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

To my Son: February 10, 11, 2009
(photo by SLP)

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