At some point, I could see teachers having to not only swear allegiance to the United States and the state in which they live, but taking an oath to uphold the testing mania that is now in full swing across the country. This would be the only legitimate way for tests to become an accepted… Continue reading The Test, the Whole Test and Nothing But the Test
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The 10 Most Commonly Misused Words
I’m sure you’ve wrongfully used one or ten of these words in the past. Hopefully, with this little guide, you’ll get it right!
Union Workers Get Smacked
In case you missed it, the anti-union movement is alive, well, and gloating over its success while working people in both the public and private sectors suffer from stagnant and negative wages, more expensive benefits and the prospect of losing what dignity they have at the altar of unfettered free enterprise and wealthy-worship. The story… Continue reading Union Workers Get Smacked
What Your Signature Says About You
Your signature is your public face. In our daily life we sign contracts, checks, tax forms, admission forms, bank forms, and other important documents. Many celebrities give autographs, lovers sign letters. Your signature is as unique as your fingerprints. Different people have different styles of signatures. One study found that on an average if a… Continue reading What Your Signature Says About You
This TV Star Explains Why A White Man Killing A Black Kid Is An American Problem, Not A Black One
Everything Jesse Williams — star of “Grey’s Anatomy” — says here about the Michael Dunn trial is spot on. Dunn was convicted of attempted murder (but not first-degree murder) for firing on four black teenagers who wouldn’t turn down their “rap crap” outside a Jacksonville, Fla., convenience store in 2012, killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis. My… Continue reading This TV Star Explains Why A White Man Killing A Black Kid Is An American Problem, Not A Black One
The Tide’s Coming In But the Cerf’s Out
Anyone who’s been paying attention to New Jersey politics and education should have seen this one coming from a mile away: the resignation of Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf. What makes it even more predictable is that he’s taking a job with his good buddy, and former Education Chancellor of New York City, Joel Klein. Those… Continue reading The Tide’s Coming In But the Cerf’s Out
Habits of the Wealthiest People
What Guys Really Check Out First on Women
While an eye drop manufacturer commissioned the poll, the independent research company One Poll conducted it. Worth noting: The results include the 10 traits men notice first about women. h/t – womenshealth
NJ State of Emergency (and it’s not the snow)
Chris Christie was inaugurated for his second term as Governor of New Jersey today. It’s also snowing quite a bit. That will make his downhill slide easier and the crash at the bottom more pronounced. He’s embroiled in two scandals, both of which will turn out to have been his own making, and he made… Continue reading NJ State of Emergency (and it’s not the snow)
Study Reveals The Unconscious Bias Towards Dark Skin People We Already Knew Existed
The black community is no stranger to the deep-seated issues of colorism, so the results of a new study highlighting color bias are not surprising. Professors at San Francisco State University released a study titled “When an ‘Educated’ Black Man Becomes Lighter in the Mind’s Eye” on Tuesday exploring a concept they call “skin tone memory bias.”… Continue reading Study Reveals The Unconscious Bias Towards Dark Skin People We Already Knew Existed
10 Things You Should Not Do If You Find Yourself Arrested
Of course my wish would be that we won’t actually need to implement these suggestions, but if you happen to find yourself arrested, these suggestions from Free Advice are on point. 1. Don’t try to convince the officer of your innocence. It’s useless. He or she only needs “probable cause” to believe you have committed… Continue reading 10 Things You Should Not Do If You Find Yourself Arrested
Being a Couch Potato Is More Harmful Than You Think
The idea of “couch potatoes” tends to conjure up images of overweight, lazy unkempt slacker-types. We’ve heard about the research that has shown that the more hours of television watched per day, the higher the risk for overweight or obesity. The long-held belief was that television junkies weighed more because they snacked more while glued… Continue reading Being a Couch Potato Is More Harmful Than You Think