Category Archives: Special Reports

The Dumbing Down Of What It Means To Be A “Great Teacher” — Will Lead To Machines Replacing Teachers

There’s a lot in the news about the importance of teacher quality, a lot of talk about the need for “great teachers.” The Obama administration stimulated the discussion about “great teachers” in its “Race To The Top” competition. States were … Continue reading

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Ohio Democrats Were Defeated In 2010 Because Too Many Democratic Voters Failed To Vote

Ohio Democrats were roundly defeated in November’s election, because too many Democrats stayed home and simply didn’t vote. A new report from the University of Akron’s Bliss Institute of Applied Politics, “Mapping the Republican Sweep: the 2010 Election Results in … Continue reading

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The Tax Agreement: Another Victory For The Party In Power — The Money Party

As an amazing turn of events unfolds — a Democratic president, with a congress with big Democratic majorities in each house, passing a huge giveaway to the most wealthy — we should take the time to be shocked. This tax … Continue reading

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