An archived stack of papers: 'politics'
Stop DOPA
In a stack of papers called Legislation.
- Jul
- 28
- 2006
We all want to Delete Online Predators, don’t we? Don’t let the title of the bill deceive you. People are paid big bucks to craft just the right title, regardless of truth in advertising (No Child Left Behind sound familiar?). HR 5319, the Deleting Online Predators Act (DOPA), seeks to keep students away from... read more
Wanted: Music Credential
In a stack of papers called Legislation.
- Mar
- 17
- 2006
This is my second year teaching a section of guitar class. The first time I taught the course was in the 2002-2003 school year. Back then, I had to fill out some paperwork to justify my position as a teacher of a course for which I have no credential or coursework. A few years of performing in various capacities and a few recordings seemed to do the trick. The work I’ve done with music is nothing... read more
The Good, The Bad, The NCLB
In a stack of papers called Legislation.
- Feb
- 11
- 2006
Zooming around the internet, I found a few sites that discuss the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act. Just so you are aware, NCLB is simply a modified Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). To call it NCLB is not technically correct, even though that’s what we’ve stuck with. With a more appealing name, you feel like a jerk if you disagree with the legislation and are more likely to... read more
An Objective View of Proposition 75 (really…)
In a stack of papers called Legislation.
- Oct
- 17
- 2005
Attention Everyone of Voting Age in California: You need to vote in the November Special Election, whether you agree with my political stances or not. If you do not vote, then a small minority will decide the fate of some rather wide-ranging issues.
Speaking with a colleague today made me realize that I need to post here on a regular basis again. The special election is right... read more
Special Election Coverage
In a stack of papers called Legislation.
- Jun
- 15
- 2005
The South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce has put together a list of the 65 petitions currently in circulation in California. Only about 8 of them are to be voted on in November, 2005.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has decided that a... read more