History, Unions, Potholes, Perks and Corruption

There are a number of good articles that I have not had time to comment on. I’d like to point out a few you should go read.

• CRAFT
  • Are U.S. History Textbooks Still Full of Lies and Half-Truths?
  • Unions Serve Teachers, Fail the Students
  • Restitution?
  • The solution: School vouchers
  • Newspapers not giving full details of District 158 contract.
  • A warn for those thinking of supporting future referenda. This too will happen to you.
  • Lawrence Miller is voting no on the District 225 referendum. Are you?
  • llinois not identifying weak teachers well enough: feds
  • Boards should be educated in self-restraint over perks

McHenry County Blog

• Huntley District 158 Teacher Contract (Many articles)
• $900,000 Taxi Bills in District 300
• District 158 Board Approves Forensic Audit after more funds missing

Extreme Wisdom

• Suburban School Potholes
• Gambling with your kids future (I did write about this one here)