If Obama Wins, Thank Howard Dean!
If Barack Obama happens to win the his party’s nomination and takes the White House it is the result of Howard Dean’s leadership as party …
Why Do Independents Get to Vote in Party Primaries?
If you are not a member of a political party, because you are too lazy or cowardly to commit, at least for one election, stay …
PC Magazine Whitewashes the Future
In commemoration of its 25th Anniversary, PC Magazine has published an article, “The Next 25 Years in Tech.” They asked 14 industry leaders and PC …
The Republican Lie on Healthcare
I just watched the Republican Presidential candidates yuck it up about the healthcare disaster in this country. There was no discussion of the marketing costs …
Shame on National Geographic
Wesley Fryer shared information about a new contest for teachers and kids sponsored by The National Geographic on his blog, Encourage Hands-on Science Inquiry! Winners …
Charlie Rose Lobotomized by "education" Guest
Last evening, January 2nd, my favorite journalist/talk show host once again demonstrated how his IQ can drop in half when the subject being discussed is …
My New Article About Technology Policy is Online
My new article suggesting a novel New Year’s resolution guaranteed to resolve 99.7% of all school conflicts, Beyoncé Feels Your Pain, is available here.
Herb Kohl – Landscape of a Lifetime
The publication of his outstanding new book, Painting Chinese: A Lifelong Teacher Gains the Wisdom of Youth, provided me with a rare opportunity to spend …
What if the Kennedy Center Honored You?
There is one Boxing Day tradition in the United States I enjoy each year, the television broadcast of the annual Kennedy Center Honors in which …
A National Priority?
This past Saturday night, lots (perhaps millions) of Americans had the opportunity to see the New England Patriots defeat the New York Giants and become …