Unintended Consequences
The legislature continues to hinder the education of Washington students through unintended consequences of well meaning legislation.
State Mandates Millions By School Districts
State Mandates Millions to be spent by local school districts while making massive cuts in Education.
Washington Legislature Is Poised To Give Away Their Legislative Control Over Education
Consumer Education 101: What do you say to a salesman who tells you that he will give you double the quantity of your purchase but you must buy right now? Answer: You don’t say anything…. You run like Hell!
Democracy Denied
It’s ironic that while we are watching Egyptians half way around the globe fight for democracy, we are being denied democracy right here in the state of Washington.
Urgent! Tell Your Legislators To Vote No On Hb1443
The Governor and many legislators want to give away the rights of Washington citizens to determine the quality of education that is given to the children of our state. This has to be stopped!
Bill Gates: Don't Monetize My Students!
Bill Gates wants to make students a commodity that teachers use for personal gain. His ideas would be disastrous for students who struggle in school.
Can You Hear Me Now?
The people of Washington have spoken loud and clear: No new taxes! Government at every level is going to have to tighten their belts. This is no time for government expansion or starting down new paths that will lead to unnecessary spending. One such path that is sneaking under the ...
Are We Fixing The State's Math Problem? - Fat Chance!
Imagine what would happen if we attacked our obesity problem with the same strategies we have used in an attempt to improve math education.
Common Core Standards Aren't Really Very Common
Washington State is on the verge of handing over our entire k-12 education system to someone in Washington DC. Are you going to sit back and let it happen?
Harris Treated Unfairly
It is not a good idea to make the mistake of continuing to drive in Washington with an Oregon plate even if you had a legitimate reason for doing it at one point. However, making that mistake doesn't make you any more of a cheater than buying goods in Oregon ...
The Perfect Storm: National Education Standards
Who would have believed that our nation would adopt national education standards without hardly a peep from our citizens. The truth is, due to a sputtering economy and high unemployment, no one is looking at the moment.
Who Really Is To Blame?
It seems like we have developed a talent in this country for passing the blame.
Killing The Golden Goose
Businesses and specifically small business are equivalent to the "Goose that lays the Golden eggs" in our society. Roughing up and abusing the goose will not produce an increase in the "Golden eggs."
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!
The best way for politicians to create jobs is to quit taking so much of your money
Obama Care Hurts The Elderly
Cuts in medicare will hurt those who are least able to resist
