A “brilliant summation!” June 16, 2015 If you come to Lincoln Democrat to understand our public schools I must direct you to Karl Schuettler’s demographic analysis of Denfeld’s missing students…. Continue Reading
A sailor who can’t bait a hook June 16, 2015 Art Johnston’s got a new fundraising website – sorry don’t have the URL yet. My personal plans are to write a book to help… Continue Reading
My Mini Vacation June 15, 2015 I’ve recently began a number posts with a long list of terms or phrases each of which represents something on my mind about which… Continue Reading
81 percent graduation rate – Pt. 1 June 10, 2015 Until I get around to clearing out a backlog of posts please listen to, or read, this story from NPR. Continue Reading
A must read by Erik Simonson June 6, 2015 I like Rep. Erik Simonson. I didn’t particularly want to. The old Republican in me is still irritated that Duluth continues to automatically elect… Continue Reading
Returning to the scene of the crime June 4, 2015 Parts of this are x-ed out to avoid unuseful ill feelings. I’d been sent the news that I would not be handing out diplomas… Continue Reading
Four random anecdotes June 2, 2015 With Claudia out of town I have a heckuva time watching the television. It has two remotes with its cable box, three if you… Continue Reading
Pre K communications June 2, 2015 A couple weeks ago I sent an email to a Duluthian who sent a query to the School Board about where we would put… Continue Reading
Despoliation June 1, 2015 It will be fascinating to see how the Duluth District fares over the next few years. I’ve characterized the School Board’s role as one… Continue Reading
My enemies to the west May 31, 2015 With Sunday falling on the 31st of May today our Church Choir had one last performance before our summer hiatus began. As one of… Continue Reading
My scarecrow May 29, 2015 Art tells me I ought to spend more time writing about the School Board than about the personal anecdotes of my life. I don’t… Continue Reading
Did not, Did too May 29, 2015 Another great editorial cartoon by Steve Lindstrom demonstrating why no Duluth school board member should be reelected until they get their feet back on… Continue Reading
Hair Pin Curve May 27, 2015 I was asked by a student to take today’s walk from 3rd Street with Lincoln Middle School Students up to their school. It was… Continue Reading
More School Board (and News Tribune) Shaming May 26, 2015 A recent letter to the editor from a friend made me wince a bit. It said that some school board members should stay away… Continue Reading
The Beat Goes On May 26, 2015 I don’t want to leave the impression that the School Board’s Civil War has completely upended the work of the schools. In recent weeks… Continue Reading
Loren Martell’s wrap up of the Board vs the “Lone Ranger” May 24, 2015 Its a good summation. A sample: The feisty little guy stands up against the big powerful establishment and kicks their butts! Is this a… Continue Reading
Rosie’s Certified Mail May 24, 2015 Two weeks ago I composed a letter addressed to the five majority members of the Duluth School Board. It contained two motions I was… Continue Reading
Universal Pre Kindergarten May 23, 2015 I sent this email to the School Board this morning: I received the following email (on my personal email service) regarding the likely impact… Continue Reading
Being a school board member I’m never told about these meetings May 22, 2015 I’m still waiting for this subject to appear as an item on our agenda. From an email I got today from the fellow who… Continue Reading
Evidently Loren Martell is not the only person who thinks private accountants… May 22, 2015 …will be disinclined to bite the hand they audit and which feeds them: “[Minnesota State Auditor] Otto said she fears private firms will undercut… Continue Reading