y'all a good man charlie brown

Finally...Alabama has exposed the crew of Peanuts for what they are...illegal immigrants. We say round up Linus, Lucy, Charlie Brown, Schroeder, and Pig Pen and deport them. These are clearly a bunch of illegals brought to the US by Charles Schultz. They never seem to age either which suggests an alien like quality!
Actually, the get tough Alabama law requires that all companies doing business with the state provide documentation that no illegals work for them. The company in NYC that holds the rights to the play was reluctant to provide the required paperwork to Pelham High School, holding up production. The show must go on! This will be the most important theatrical performance ever in the state of Alabama! We also think that the use of a football requires approval by Crimson Tide coach Nick Sayban.

STORY: Alabama Immigration Law Puts Pelham High School's 'Charlie Brown' Play On Hold

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4Zz_mUW-M2BnxcwQokf8f8bSC3nXUxe_OuETi1yk-fKLPB_IN" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="343" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ4Zz_mUW-M2BnxcwQokf8f8bSC3nXUxe_OuETi1yk-fKLPB_IN" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Finally...Alabama has exposed the crew of Peanuts for what they are...illegal immigrants. We say round up Linus, Lucy, Charlie Brown, Schroeder, and Pig Pen and deport them. These are clearly a bunch of illegals brought to the US by Charles Schultz. They never seem to age either which suggests an alien like quality!<br /> Actually, the get tough Alabama law requires that all companies doing business with the state provide documentation that no illegals work for them. The company in NYC that holds the rights to the play was reluctant to provide the required paperwork to Pelham High School, holding up production. The show must go on! This will be the most important theatrical performance ever in the state of Alabama! We also think that the use of a football requires approval by Crimson Tide coach Nick Sayban.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/09/ala-immigration-law-puts-_n_1335845.html?ref=education">Alabama Immigration Law Puts Pelham High School's 'Charlie Brown' Play On Hold</a>

Chain, chain, chain

Seems like a bit of an overreaction by Shaw Heights Middle School in Adams County, Colorado. Maybe a bit of cabin fever, or just an inability to resolve a difference of opinion with an 11-year old...the cops were actually called and cuffed Yarija because she was rude to the principal. Does the school use capital punishment for late library books?

STORY: Yajira Quezada, 11-Year-Old, Handcuffed For Being Rude (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdBjGxxrn32aBt3tv2W2KAr2gBYd_yIY2LnSvEQ1TezIwAaBjzDQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdBjGxxrn32aBt3tv2W2KAr2gBYd_yIY2LnSvEQ1TezIwAaBjzDQ" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Seems like a bit of an overreaction by Shaw Heights Middle School in Adams County, Colorado. Maybe a bit of cabin fever, or just an inability to resolve a difference of opinion with an 11-year old...the cops were actually called and cuffed Yarija because she was rude to the principal. Does the school use capital punishment for late library books?<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/06/yajira-quezada-handcuffed_n_1324635.html?ref=education">Yajira Quezada, 11-Year-Old, Handcuffed For Being Rude (VIDEO)</a>

Pale face speak with forked tongue

Well, now that the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) has solved all of the sexual abuse cases, they can turn their attention to more pressing matters. Sacred Heart Catholic School teacher Julie Gurta asked that Miranda be punished for committing what must be a mortal sin at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion...saying "Thank you" and "I Love You" in her native tongue, Menominee Indian. This must not be one of the "speaking in tongues" recognized by the RCC! Miranda was barred from playing in  the girls basketball game and we are guessing was given a few Hail Marys and Our Fathers as well. Gurta and the basketball coach have since apologized, but Miranda's folks are questioning their sincerity after the fact.

STORY: Miranda Washinawatok, Wisconsin Student Punished For Using Native Tongue, Receives Apology From School (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSKtCytx4KYygUMX0EfgaFL2t1Q5Qi666TMsE-Vil83CBedaLDDsg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSKtCytx4KYygUMX0EfgaFL2t1Q5Qi666TMsE-Vil83CBedaLDDsg" width="325" /></a></div> <br /> Well, now that the Roman Catholic Church (RCC) has solved all of the sexual abuse cases, they can turn their attention to more pressing matters. Sacred Heart Catholic School teacher Julie Gurta asked that Miranda be punished for committing what must be a mortal sin at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion...saying "Thank you" and "I Love You" in her native tongue, Menominee Indian. This must not be one of the "speaking in tongues" recognized by the RCC! Miranda was barred from playing in  the girls basketball game and we are guessing was given a few Hail Marys and Our Fathers as well. Gurta and the basketball coach have since apologized, but Miranda's folks are questioning their sincerity after the fact.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/02/miranda-washinawatok-student-receives-apology-from-school-_n_1316407.html?ref=education">Miranda Washinawatok, Wisconsin Student Punished For Using Native Tongue, Receives Apology From School (VIDEO)</a>

Jersey jokesters

They was just funnin' don't ya know! Two janitors at Gregory Elementary School in Long Beach, New Jersey, are under investigation for binding and gagging two 10-year old students in the school lav. Their defense...just a little joke. We are hoping that the full force of the law will be exercised here, and that the kids will not suffer any long term harm. In the meantime, these two geniuses are on paid leave. We are wondering if they are behind Hoffa's mysterious disappearance.....no joke!

STORY: New Jersey Janitors Accused Of Binding And Gagging Students In Bathroom (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuPabzBV7AEIK0sv8rKvH-dJ9LswTuVpqLmRJt3iN3PSju8yDN" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTuPabzBV7AEIK0sv8rKvH-dJ9LswTuVpqLmRJt3iN3PSju8yDN" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> They was just funnin' don't ya know! Two janitors at Gregory Elementary School in Long Beach, New Jersey, are under investigation for binding and gagging two 10-year old students in the school lav. Their defense...just a little joke. We are hoping that the full force of the law will be exercised here, and that the kids will not suffer any long term harm. In the meantime, these two geniuses are on paid leave. We are wondering if they are behind Hoffa's mysterious disappearance.....no joke!<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/05/new-jersey-janitors-accused-binding-gagging-students_n_1321091.html">New Jersey Janitors Accused Of Binding And Gagging Students In Bathroom (VIDEO)</a>

Driven to drink

Hey, if you didn't bring enough to share with everyone... Anne teaches at Bayshore High School in Manatee, Florida, and was tested at 0.112% blood alcohol level during the school day. Not sure if there was a kegger going on in the teachers lounge, or if she just had a five martini lunch! She was busted by the principal who smelled booze on the breath. Either Anne needs to get into the 12 steps or should switch to vodka and orange juice. Bottoms up!

STORY: Anne Wampole, Florida Teacher, Breathalyzed At 40 Percent Above Legal Alcohol Limit At School, Put On Leave

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgxsZeuN1r3JNgBS4lqWsRzvJcWdgNQtjv-cB1utD3pNKGvGiPTg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgxsZeuN1r3JNgBS4lqWsRzvJcWdgNQtjv-cB1utD3pNKGvGiPTg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Hey, if you didn't bring enough to share with everyone... Anne teaches at Bayshore High School in Manatee, Florida, and was tested at 0.112% blood alcohol level during the school day. Not sure if there was a kegger going on in the teachers lounge, or if she just had a five martini lunch! She was busted by the principal who smelled booze on the breath. Either Anne needs to get into the 12 steps or should switch to vodka and orange juice. Bottoms up!<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/21/anne-wampole-florida-teac_n_1291877.html?ref=education">Anne Wampole, Florida Teacher, Breathalyzed At 40 Percent Above Legal Alcohol Limit At School, Put On Leave</a>

Silly putty

Talk about getting perky with a health care perk! Buffalo public school teachers have a sweet health care rider that provides any plastic surgery procedure, including botox and tummy tucks at a cost of nearly 5.2 million dollars to the school district last year alone. The teacher's union is not really interested in negotiating on this coverage, even though budgets are tough and teachers have been laid off. While we fully support health care coverage, this has morphed into a ridiculous burden on taxpayers and the millions of dollars going to a booming cosmetic surgery industry in Buffalo ought to be invested in the students.

STORY: Buffalo, New York Teachers Get Free Plastic Surgery (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQscvTRqiB3BcNfc14QjyFd7rM5uU2znSKF5JBftaFGkGKkeH5r-Q" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQscvTRqiB3BcNfc14QjyFd7rM5uU2znSKF5JBftaFGkGKkeH5r-Q" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Talk about getting perky with a health care perk! Buffalo public school teachers have a sweet health care rider that provides any plastic surgery procedure, including botox and tummy tucks at a cost of nearly 5.2 million dollars to the school district last year alone. The teacher's union is not really interested in negotiating on this coverage, even though budgets are tough and teachers have been laid off. While we fully support health care coverage, this has morphed into a ridiculous burden on taxpayers and the millions of dollars going to a booming cosmetic surgery industry in Buffalo ought to be invested in the students.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/28/buffalo-new-york-teachers-get-free-plastic-surgery_n_1306896.html">Buffalo, New York Teachers Get Free Plastic Surgery (VIDEO)</a>

Immigrants need not apply...to college

Georgia lawmakers are tough on undocumented immigrants. They want all members of the University System of Georgia to ferret out these students from the total enrollment of 318,000 to make room for "real Americans." A recent audit reveals that there are about 300 undocumented students enrolled (about .09%). We are guessing that Georgia will have to search far and wide to fill those 300 seats with "real Americans" (whatever that means). Ludicrous way to spend legislative effort but Georgia wants to follow Arizona in getting tough on these folks. Red meat for the red states.

STORY: Georgia’s immigration law targets universities

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOPiw8VGi0nkr2htJuBBwO_aggBwzn2nUPI4vveCCTXimL7doQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOPiw8VGi0nkr2htJuBBwO_aggBwzn2nUPI4vveCCTXimL7doQ" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Georgia lawmakers are tough on undocumented immigrants. They want all members of the University System of Georgia to ferret out these students from the total enrollment of 318,000 to make room for "real Americans." A recent audit reveals that there are about 300 undocumented students enrolled (about .09%). We are guessing that Georgia will have to search far and wide to fill those 300 seats with "real Americans" (whatever that means). Ludicrous way to spend legislative effort but Georgia wants to follow Arizona in getting tough on these folks. Red meat for the red states.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.salon.com/2012/02/24/georgias_immigration_law_targets_universities/singleton/">Georgia’s immigration law targets universities</a>

A tough pill to swallow

If Utah State House Bill HB363 is passed we expect a big baby boom coming to our Mormon brethren. Under the bill which appears to have enough traction to pass into law, schools would have two options:

1. Teach abstinence only sex education classes
2. Eliminate sex education from the required curriculum.

Forget about STD's, planned parenthood, and while your are at it, masturbation. Save yourself for a polygamous marriage and do not wed anyone from another state where primitive thinking like "knowledge is powerful and choice is good" prevails. And please stay away from those damn liberal Europeans! In fact, incest may be the best way to maintain purity in Utah.

STORY: Abstinence-Only Sex Education Bill In Utah Prohibits Teaching Contraception

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTkuxaym3uTJEiDYrtkym0Tlhy1jBLy7MyOYVWKOiRyw4Jzq3-9hw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTkuxaym3uTJEiDYrtkym0Tlhy1jBLy7MyOYVWKOiRyw4Jzq3-9hw" width="400" /></a></div> If Utah State House Bill HB363 is passed we expect a big baby boom coming to our Mormon brethren. Under the bill which appears to have enough traction to pass into law, schools would have two options:<br /> <br /> <br /> <ol> <li>Teach abstinence only sex education classes</li> <li>Eliminate sex education from the required curriculum.</li> </ol> <div> Forget about STD's, planned parenthood, and while your are at it, masturbation. Save yourself for a polygamous marriage and do not wed anyone from another state where primitive thinking like "knowledge is powerful and choice is good" prevails. And please stay away from those damn liberal Europeans! In fact, incest may be the best way to maintain purity in Utah.</div> <div> <br /></div> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/23/abstinence-only-sex-educa_n_1297238.html">Abstinence-Only Sex Education Bill In Utah Prohibits Teaching Contraception</a>

A pox on your people

Once again, sports bring out the best of us! At a recent hockey game between the University of Minnesota-Duluth and North Dakota, fans "peppered" the Fighting Sioux with war woops and small pox blankets. The pox blankets were in historical reference to claims that white settlers infested the native tribes with blankets carrying the deadly disease. Time to pull the goalie on this nonsense. Ban the fans from all future games until they act like normal hockey fans...just get drunk and start fights!

STORY: Fighting Sioux Hockey Game Site Of Offensive Chants

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcStchSWS1e7kkKSY7g1b5IBiSGn6HQmPKnhjMS3YfkPnpd94-Xo" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcStchSWS1e7kkKSY7g1b5IBiSGn6HQmPKnhjMS3YfkPnpd94-Xo" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Once again, sports bring out the best of us! At a recent hockey game between the University of Minnesota-Duluth and North Dakota, fans "peppered" the Fighting Sioux with war woops and small pox blankets. The pox blankets were in historical reference to claims that white settlers infested the native tribes with blankets carrying the deadly disease. Time to pull the goalie on this nonsense. Ban the fans from all future games until they act like normal hockey fans...just get drunk and start fights!<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/22/fighting-sioux-hockey-gam_n_1293282.html">Fighting Sioux Hockey Game Site Of Offensive Chants</a>

Rotten Georgia Peach

Tanya serves as the Director of Concerned Women for America in Georgia. She recently testified as the sole voice of opposition to a state bill that "would ban discrimination against LGBT state employees -- like public school teachers." Her comparison of homosexuality to necrophilia, voyeurism and pedophilia may be based on personal experience! Or perhaps her husband has likened their sex life as corpse-like in nature. Despite all other testimony supporting the bill, it has been tabled...dead on arrival!

STORY: Tanya Ditty, Georgia Teacher, Compares Homosexuality To Necrophilia, Voyeurism, Pedophilia (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQtTZd2N-GsluZLAjTadzTTB_CU0A_jec68YF848DKLVc9CAoRmnQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="299" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQtTZd2N-GsluZLAjTadzTTB_CU0A_jec68YF848DKLVc9CAoRmnQ" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Tanya serves as the Director of Concerned Women for America in Georgia. She recently testified as the sole voice of opposition to a state bill that "would ban discrimination against LGBT state employees -- like public school teachers." Her comparison of homosexuality to necrophilia, voyeurism and pedophilia may be based on personal experience! Or perhaps her husband has likened their sex life as corpse-like in nature. Despite all other testimony supporting the bill, it has been tabled...<b>dead on arrival</b>!<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/23/tanya-ditty-georgia-educa_n_1297073.html">Tanya Ditty, Georgia Teacher, Compares Homosexuality To Necrophilia, Voyeurism, Pedophilia (VIDEO)</a>

Spittin nails

More wonderful adult modeling of how to handle a confrontation comes from Beach Channel High School in the big apple. Mr. P was caught on video swatting and spitting on students. Dave has been reassigned to administrative offices, and it is rumored he must spend the entire day watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding scenes...spitting on someone is good luck...as he prepares to defend his behavior.


STORY: David Pecoraro, 'Serial Spitter' Teacher, Swats At, Spits on Student (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBKWWJgGdEwDMXlslDlZq7dlJyu5DZS9VJ0rQmjvcsCwjLfQHznQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTBKWWJgGdEwDMXlslDlZq7dlJyu5DZS9VJ0rQmjvcsCwjLfQHznQ" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> More wonderful adult modeling of how to handle a confrontation comes from Beach Channel High School in the big apple. Mr. P was caught on video swatting and spitting on students. Dave has been reassigned to administrative offices, and it is rumored he must spend the entire day watching <b>My Big Fat Greek Wedding</b> scenes...spitting on someone is good luck...as he prepares to defend his behavior.<br /> <br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/19/david-pecoraro-serial-spi_n_1287929.html?ref=education">David Pecoraro, 'Serial Spitter' Teacher, Swats At, Spits on Student (VIDEO)</a>

Aye Chiuaua!

Lets blame Title I, high stress assessment, Friday and a tough week for this lapse in professionalism! Throw in solar flares, full moon and PMS while we are at it. Shirley was distributing Title I forms to her eighth graders at Barnett Junior High when a student asked for the Spanish version. Not an unreasonable request given the high % of Hispanic students in the school district. Bunn tried to explain that this was not available in Spanish (why not?) but the student persisted..."I'm Mexican." Bunn's response..."then go back to Mexico."  She is on a paid leave while the school district determines her ultimate fate. This reminds me of a high school science teacher who once lamented that the Puerto Rican students ought to only speak English at all times in school. If they were going to try to be Americans, they needed to talk like Americans. When I informed him that they were indeed American citizens, he said..."No they aren't, they're Puerto Ricans!" Scary but true story.

STORY: Shirley Bunn: 'Teacher Of The Year' Suspended For Offensive Comment, Telling Hispanic Student To 'Go Back To Mexico'

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTO92ksJeN7Qs9RhSGKkdciJRsCuBZqj1WQH1fjyaScbW740mOYlQ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTO92ksJeN7Qs9RhSGKkdciJRsCuBZqj1WQH1fjyaScbW740mOYlQ" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Lets blame Title I, high stress assessment, Friday and a tough week for this lapse in professionalism! Throw in solar flares, full moon and PMS while we are at it. Shirley was distributing Title I forms to her eighth graders at Barnett Junior High when a student asked for the Spanish version. Not an unreasonable request given the high % of Hispanic students in the school district. Bunn tried to explain that this was not available in Spanish (why not?) but the student persisted..."I'm Mexican." Bunn's response..."then go back to Mexico."  She is on a paid leave while the school district determines her ultimate fate. This reminds me of a high school science teacher who once lamented that the Puerto Rican students ought to only speak English at all times in school. If they were going to try to be Americans, they needed to talk like Americans. When I informed him that they were indeed American citizens, he said..."No they aren't, they're Puerto Ricans!" Scary but true story.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/17/texas-teacher-suspended-offensive-comment_n_1284503.html?ref=mostpopular">Shirley Bunn: 'Teacher Of The Year' Suspended For Offensive Comment, Telling Hispanic Student To 'Go Back To Mexico'</a>

Eat mor chikin

Yet another example of a school that must have solved all of the big problems facing public education! West Hoak (did they mean Hoax?) Elementary School in North Carolina recently confiscated the brown baggie of a pre-schooler. The offensive foods?  Turkey and cheese sandwich, banana, potato chips and apple juice. A state food inspector...are you kidding...replaced the lunch with chicken nuggets. Yummy and so wholesome.
We need to encourage kids to eat well, but food police seems a bit invasive, yes? Lets schedule a field trip to the nearest corporate poultry factory.

STORY: School Lunch Guidelines: Preschooler Told Homemade Turkey Sandwich Not Nutritious Enough, Given Nuggets Instead

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://cms2.good.is/posts/gallery_225252_1287681177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://cms2.good.is/posts/gallery_225252_1287681177.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Yet another example of a school that must have solved all of the big problems facing public education! West Hoak (did they mean Hoax?) Elementary School in North Carolina recently confiscated the brown baggie of a pre-schooler. The offensive foods?  Turkey and cheese sandwich, banana, potato chips and apple juice. A state food inspector...are you kidding...replaced the lunch with chicken nuggets. Yummy and so wholesome.<br /> We need to encourage kids to eat well, but food police seems a bit invasive, yes? Lets schedule a field trip to the nearest corporate poultry factory.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/15/school-lunch-guidelines-p_n_1278803.html">School Lunch Guidelines: Preschooler Told Homemade Turkey Sandwich Not Nutritious Enough, Given Nuggets Instead</a>

A fine mess

Yet another mindless and misguided application of a bastardized version of behaviorism. LA voted to end a policy that imposed the following penalties for being tardy:

• Fines up to $800.
• Police search, cuff, and detain students.
• Required court appearances so kids could miss more school time and parents could miss work.

We applaud the student activists that protested this policy, often wearing orange prison jumpsuits. Civil rights activists also point out the disproportionate penalties applied to black and Latino students. Another example of rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Police and the courts have bigger issues to deal with, and we are glad to see a return to reason.

STORY: LAUSD Truancy Fines: Students Protest $250 Fines For Being Late; City Council Set To Vote (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXrqI9hzQGd2_VL5HkOR-abmkxN_nyS4hW3u-9RYhUCLxS6p4T" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXrqI9hzQGd2_VL5HkOR-abmkxN_nyS4hW3u-9RYhUCLxS6p4T" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Yet another mindless and misguided application of a bastardized version of behaviorism. LA voted to end a policy that imposed the following penalties for being tardy:<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Fines up to $800.</li> <li>Police search, cuff, and detain students.</li> <li>Required court appearances so kids could miss more school time and parents could miss work.</li> </ul> <div> We applaud the student activists that protested this policy, often wearing orange prison jumpsuits. Civil rights activists also point out the disproportionate penalties applied to black and Latino students. Another example of rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Police and the courts have bigger issues to deal with, and we are glad to see a return to reason.</div> <div> <br /></div> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/lausd-truancy-fines_n_1277256.html?ir=Education">LAUSD Truancy Fines: Students Protest $250 Fines For Being Late; City Council Set To Vote (VIDEO)</a>

Let my people.......stay!

These evil lil' varmints are at it again, and we don't mean the children. Out-of-school suspension for kids who are developmentally unready to understand that not being able to go to school is actually supposed to be a punishment, is pure folly. On the other hand, for lots of kids of all ages, staying home from school is never seen as a deterrent...more of a reward. It does not teach, it only punishes.


STORY: School Suspensions Not Uncommon For D.C.'s Elementary School Students

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQi3dBgEpeKeNCWMxqejbzy7yQC7R-ZY9TZqaveKACj0mWaLD9m" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQi3dBgEpeKeNCWMxqejbzy7yQC7R-ZY9TZqaveKACj0mWaLD9m" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> These evil lil' varmints are at it again, and we <b>don't mean the children</b>. Out-of-school suspension for kids who are developmentally unready to understand that not being able to go to school is actually supposed to be a punishment, is pure folly. On the other hand, for lots of kids of all ages, staying home from school is never seen as a deterrent...more of a reward. It does <b>not teach</b>, it only punishes.<br /> <br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/13/school-suspensions-not-un_n_1274217.html">School Suspensions Not Uncommon For D.C.'s Elementary School Students</a>

COD damn!

Something fishy from our Canadian friends.  Ten-year old Christian Roberts was removed from the classroom at Twillingate Island Elementary and then doused with Fabreze by his teacher. She is apparently part of the Canadian Mounted Olfactory Police and was offended by the smell of this kids lunch. When first contacted by the outraged parent, the teacher just hung up. We know that Newfoundland is not known for its fashion sense, but didn't realize that Fabreze is the perfume of choice in the great white north. O Canada?!

STORY: Teacher Accused of Spraying Febreze on "Fishy" Student

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4aM-xTCnSny2H8DIKLw26j2gWo0mA_eSWclNpm_yYTex67XFKdg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT4aM-xTCnSny2H8DIKLw26j2gWo0mA_eSWclNpm_yYTex67XFKdg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Something fishy from our Canadian friends.  Ten-year old Christian Roberts was removed from the classroom at Twillingate Island Elementary and then doused with Fabreze by his teacher. She is apparently part of the Canadian Mounted <b>Olfactory</b> Police and was offended by the smell of this kids lunch. When first contacted by the outraged parent, the teacher just hung up. We know that Newfoundland is not known for its fashion sense, but didn't realize that Fabreze is the perfume of choice in the great white north. O Canada?!<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/weird/Teacher-Sprays-Febreze-on-Fishy-Smelling-Student--139009739.html">Teacher Accused of Spraying Febreze on "Fishy" Student</a>

Know it all

Debbie wants to pull up the drawbridge to school buildings and leave parents outside the education moat. She spoke at a hearing on school choice in Michigan and essentially told officials that parents do not know what is best for their kids. We hope that she doesn't represent the majority view of the Michigan  Elementary & Middle School Principals Association. On the other hand, this pretty much cancels the need for those darn parent-teacher conferences and silly initiatives to form a meaningful partnership between parents and teachers...wonder what the PTA will do...bake sale anyone?

STORY: Debbie Squires, Education Official, Says Teachers Know What's Best For Kids, Not Their Parents (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTduNBZ0P0LCGFN2jpq_9Sy1TAACi1p6Vd4g7cSpksKPjL3Tnl7iw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="339" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTduNBZ0P0LCGFN2jpq_9Sy1TAACi1p6Vd4g7cSpksKPjL3Tnl7iw" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Debbie wants to pull up the drawbridge to school buildings and leave parents outside the education moat. She spoke at a hearing on school choice in Michigan and essentially told officials that parents do not know what is best for their kids. We hope that she doesn't represent the majority view of the Michigan  Elementary & Middle School Principals Association. On the other hand, this pretty much cancels the need for those darn parent-teacher conferences and silly initiatives to form a meaningful partnership between parents and teachers...wonder what the PTA will do...bake sale anyone?<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/08/debbie-squires-education-official-says-teachers-know-better-than-parents_n_1264025.html?ref=education">Debbie Squires, Education Official, Says Teachers Know What's Best For Kids, Not Their Parents (VIDEO)</a>

Suspended for checking his "suspension"

Nine-year old Lenny Boberg danced his little heart out at the St. Stan's talent show...and was summarily suspended by Principal Pat Bowlin. Pat was upset by Lenny's choreography that included the obligatory groin grabs the King of Pop made famous in Bille Jean. The Catholic school declined further comment, citing this as an internal matter. We are wondering if Lenny served as an altar boy and was coached in the offensive choreography by one of the clergy.

STORY: Michael Jackson Dance Performance Leads To Suspension For Minnesota Student Lenny Boberg

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQMchKR13UKpImocODZmxdey-fJAcRvq3RI0rY9CuHFMA2vyOStXw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQMchKR13UKpImocODZmxdey-fJAcRvq3RI0rY9CuHFMA2vyOStXw" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Nine-year old Lenny Boberg danced his little heart out at the St. Stan's talent show...and was summarily suspended by Principal Pat Bowlin. Pat was upset by Lenny's choreography that included the obligatory groin grabs the King of Pop made famous in Bille Jean. The Catholic school declined further comment, citing this as an internal matter. We are wondering if Lenny served as an altar boy and was coached in the offensive choreography by one of the clergy.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/04/minn-student-suspended-ov_n_1254831.html">Michael Jackson Dance Performance Leads To Suspension For Minnesota Student Lenny Boberg</a>

In way over her head

Rubino successfully won back her teaching position after being terminated for posting the following on Facebook after a Harlem student drowned on a trip to Long Island:

"After today, I am thinking the beach sounds like a wonderful idea for my 5th graders! I HATE THEIR GUTS!" and...if a student was drowning, "Yes, I would [sic] not throw a life jacket in for a million!!" 

The City will fight her court ordered reinstatement and we are fully behind their appeal. Rubino says she is sorry and has paid for her mistake. Here is how the Old and New Testaments apply...you suffer the consequences for this egregious conduct (Old Testament God)...you are fired and will never teach again! (New Testament God)...you are forgiven,. These are not mutually exclusive. Fired and forgiven. End of story, not reinstated!  If the teacher's union is behind her reinstatement, shame on them. Forgive her but NEVER let her hold a teaching position again.

STORY: Christine Rubino, Teacher Who Said Kids Deserved To Drown, Getting Job Back; City Vows To Fight (VIDEO)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-Cqdgh29tGu2pIXF5MNqdXu5W_CPEP4Tc365Fjw-mBi3upCwl5Q" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-Cqdgh29tGu2pIXF5MNqdXu5W_CPEP4Tc365Fjw-mBi3upCwl5Q" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> Rubino successfully won back her teaching position after being terminated for posting the following on Facebook after a Harlem student drowned on a trip to Long Island:<br /> <br /> <b>"After today, I am thinking the beach sounds like a wonderful idea for my 5th graders! I HATE THEIR GUTS!" and...if a student was drowning, "Yes, I would [sic] not throw a life jacket in for a million!!" </b><br /> <br /> The City will fight her court ordered reinstatement and we are fully behind their appeal. Rubino says she is sorry and has paid for her mistake. Here is how the Old and New Testaments apply...you suffer the consequences for this egregious conduct (Old Testament God)...you are fired and will never teach again! (New Testament God)...you are forgiven,. <b>These are not mutually exclusive. Fired and forgiven. End of story, not reinstated! </b> If the teacher's union is behind her reinstatement, shame on them. Forgive her but NEVER let her hold a teaching position again.<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/07/christine-rubino-teacher-who-said-kids-deserved-to-drown-getting-job-back-city-vows-to-fight_n_1260144.html">Christine Rubino, Teacher Who Said Kids Deserved To Drown, Getting Job Back; City Vows To Fight (VIDEO)</a><br /> <h1 class="title-news" style="background-color: white; border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; color: #111111; font-family: Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; font: normal normal bold 32px/36px Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: left;"> </h1>

Lenin and Trotsky alive in Iowa

The Cold War rages on in Iowa as a teacher at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines  had students study the topic on a worksheet depicting the differences between capitalism and communism in cartoon form. Although many have weighed in on this issue as a form of communist propaganda (we kid you not), let's consider another angle...WORKSHEETS??? ARE YOU KIDDING? Could this teacher have designed a bit more meaningful approach to a complex topic? If all the school has in terms of resources to teach this interesting subject is the canned batch of worksheets from the textbook publisher, someone needs to introduce them to the internet...is there Wifi in Iowa?

STORY: Roosevelt High School Under Fire For Communism v. Capitalism Worksheet

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.gonzotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Capitalism-Communism.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="343" src="http://www.gonzotimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Capitalism-Communism.gif" width="400" /></a></div> The Cold War rages on in Iowa as a teacher at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines  had students study the topic on a worksheet depicting the differences between capitalism and communism in cartoon form. Although many have weighed in on this issue as a form of communist propaganda (we kid you not), let's consider another angle...WORKSHEETS??? ARE YOU KIDDING? Could this teacher have designed a bit more meaningful approach to a complex topic? If all the school has in terms of resources to teach this interesting subject is the canned batch of worksheets from the textbook publisher, someone needs to introduce them to the internet...is there Wifi in Iowa?<br /> <br /> STORY: <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/05/roosevelt-high-school-und_n_1255842.html?ir=High+School">Roosevelt High School Under Fire For Communism v. Capitalism Worksheet</a>