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January 3, 2013

Charter schools talk a political red herring

During Mississippi’s upcoming 2013 legislative session, we will hear a lot of talk about charter schools. It’s nothing new, since for two years now, at least, the vast majority of educational reform energy has been focused on charter schools. It’s just that this year, education reform is getting even more attention — meaning charter schools…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
January 3, 2013

Cliff averted, it’s on to the next fiscal crisis

Cliff averted, it’s on to the next fiscal crisis Onward to the next fiscal crisis. Actually, several of them, potentially. The New Year’s Day deal averting the “fiscal cliff” lays the groundwork for more combustible struggles in Washington over taxes, spending and debt in the next few months. President Barack Obama’s victory on taxes this…