Category Archives: Politics – US

The enhancing of charter schools

Posted on May 1, 2013 by bakeramitchell

As a longtime supporter of charter schools, I am relieved to watch bi-partisan legislators as they assist this popular and proven system for school improvement and further enhance it as a force for strengthening public education for all children in … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson’s Comments On The Lap-Dog Media Producing The Low-Information Citizen: the role of rebellions

Posted on March 19, 2013 by bakeramitchell

Background:  After the Declaration of Independence created the 13 independent states, The Articles of Confederation began being drafted shortly afterward in 1776.  Finally ratified in 1781, many recognized that the central government was too weak.  In 1786, a convention was … Continue reading →

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Multiple Charter School Authorizers: 10 Reasons Why It’s a Bad Idea

Posted on January 28, 2013 by bakeramitchell

Whenever the topic of charter school policy and legislation comes up, someone always manages to bring up the idea of “Multiple Authorizers.”

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“When Caution Trumps Courage, Kids Lose!” (1, Arne Duncan)

Posted on October 10, 2011 by bakeramitchell

The early 1990’s saw the beginning of charter schools that were intended to innovate and address unique local needs in the K-12 schools.  Charter schools were allowed to operate without the many stifling regulations  imposed on traditional schools by the … Continue reading →

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Letters to the Blogger: “Be More Civil!”

Posted on April 25, 2011 by bakeramitchell

Dear Baker,           Some of your remarks are not in good taste even though they may be accurate.  I am a big fan, but some of your phrasing makes me uncomfortable.            Could you please be more civil? Comfy Conservative … Continue reading →

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Review: “Teaching Needy Kids in Our Backward System” (Hardcover)

Posted on April 23, 2011 by bakeramitchell

by Siegfried Engelmann   February 2, 2009: Throughout history, adventurers have chronicled their journeys though strange territories to the great benefit of mankind. Marco Polo’s journals introduced the West to the Orient. Columbus’ logs opened the western hemisphere to European … Continue reading →

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Holder Hosts Commie Quote, Foregoes Flag

Posted on April 1, 2011 by bakeramitchell

Although this happened back in mid-2010, I just heard about it.  From a recently received email…. U.S. Department of Justice ditches the red, white, and blue stars and stripes. Obama’s Eric Holder changed the U.S. Department of Justice web site. Gone … Continue reading →

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