Sneak Peek at Educon 2.1 Preconference Event
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You Must Rethink “Tech Standards”
In 2004, I had the great privilege of being hired to consult and lead professional development in India. One of the highlights of the trip …
If you Enjoy NCLB, You’ll Love what McCain/Palin have Planned for Schools
Mission Accomplished! Although much of what recently elected and newly minted Vice Presidential candidate, Sarah Palin says in her education plan for Alaska reads like …
Florida District without TV, Newspapers, the Constitution or Common Sense
Hey, check it out! There is a school district in Florida that has no apparent connection to the past century or common decency. It’s like …
Who Ya Gonna Believe?
My latest magazine column for District Administration Magazine is now online. Who Ya Gonna Believe?The ongoing battle between facts and mythology. Other professions have a …
Joe Knows Foreign Policy
Read this fascinating article about Senator Joe Biden’s foreign policy leadership and knowledge. On September 10, 2001, Senator Biden, then (as now) chairman of the …
The Line Cut from Dennis Kucinich’s DNC Speech
This article from The Hill suggests that the Obama campaign wants all speakers to stress a “rags-to-riches” narrative. The article also states that only one …
Booklist for my Learning and Technology Course – Fall 2008
NOTE TO THE BLOGOSPHERE: Thank you for the interest in my blog and my course book list. I would not normally publish course materials in …
Shameful Disrespect for History and Elders
The political conventions are like a four-day Superbowl for me. I can’t get enough. I am however concerned about the stagecraft and the political calculus …
Food for Thought on Election Day?
A wise (OK, wiseguy) old Australian friend of mine just sent the following email… The McCain campaign keeps emphasizing that McCain was a prisoner in …