Category: Education
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Funding Education 101 – Part 1 – Where the Money Comes From
I’m going to be very honest. I haven’t been following the blow by blow with the School Board. Too many meetings, too little information, in writing, too much speculation. I like hard facts. I’m not interested in drama unless that drama furthers something relevant. For a whole host of reasons, some of which I covered…
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How the County Commission played the School Board for the fool
There are five simple rules that Kenny Rodgers taught me about life, politics, and the budget process: Know when to hold ’em. Know when to fold ’em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run. Never count your money, while you’re sittin’ at the table. There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealin’s…
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#MCS Referendum – Election Day
Today is election day on the School referendum. Polls are open from 7am to 7pm. If you’re unsure where to vote click here and follow the form instructions. As with other elections, if you are in line at 7pm, you will be allowed to vote. Weather forecasts show thunderstorms rolling in this afternoon. If you…
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#MCS Following the Media – 3/6/11
Tomorrow is election day. Block off some time in your busy schedule and get off your butt and vote. If you’re not sure where to do that, use this handy dandy precinct locator. The Referendum, Four Opinions In the Sunday edition of the Commercial Appeal, four opinion pieces appeared: two from current Shelby County Commissioners,…
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#MCS Following the Media – 2/26/11 – 3/5/11
We’re entering the final stretch. It’s been a crazy ride. While my coverage of this has slowed considerably due to other commitments, the media has still, by and large, been all over this like a pack of wild dogs on an injured animal. Because of the complexities of this issue initially, I’ve pretty much just…
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#MCS Following the Media – 2/21/11-2/25/11
Early voting has been going on for just over a week and as of the last count released, 10601 voters had participated. This number only accounts for voters that have participated through Thursday, so I’m sure the total is higher now. The pace of early voters picked up starting on Saturday when satellite locations opened…