Monthly Archives: August 2014

Tea Party Candidate Wants the Michigan Legislature to Follow Congress’ Example!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareIt appears that beating Democrats to a pulp in the State House over the past four years just isn’t enough for some conservatives.  Republican/Tea Party candidate Todd Courser, 82nd District, went on Off the Record last week and criticized Republican Speaker of the House Jase Bolger.  He … Continue reading →

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Mackinac Center’s Education Director Audrey Spalding’s Service on Charter School Board Raises Serious Questions

Posted on August 14, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareAudrey Spalding is the Mackinac Center for Public Policy’s Director of Education Policy.  Like so many of today’s education reformers, Spalding has never been an educator, unless you count five months of teaching English in China.  Spalding majored in Journalism and Economics at … Continue reading →

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August: When Kids Try to Make the Team and Teachers are Encouraged to Quit the Team

Posted on August 1, 2014 by chadphillips

ShareWhile school doesn’t start until after Labor Day, many students return to school in August to try out for a fall sports team.  Teachers also return to school in August to join their teaching team for professional development.  Yes, a teaching staff is also a … Continue reading →

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