Monthly Archives: January 2009

RECONSIDERING MATH INVESTIGATIONS IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — PART 2

Posted on January 29, 2009 by

This is the second part of a three-part series on how the Prince William County School Board dealt with Math Investigations at its January 21 meeting.  In Part 1, we listed the arguments of teachers and principals in defense of … Continue reading →

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FLOOD OF AID? DROWNING IN A RESCUE?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

By now everyone who wants to know knows the House approved President Barack Obama’s stimulus package. In a swift victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House approved a historically huge $819 billion stimulus bill Wednesday night with spending increases … Continue reading →

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PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE – JANUARY 26, 2009 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

In spite of many problems, this was a surprisingly upbeat meeting.  In week that preceded it, we had inaugurated a new president, a Democrat, and our new president had swiftly begun his unraveling of the accomplishments of the last administration. … Continue reading →

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DID YOU SEE THIS BEFORE THE LAST ELECTION?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by

HOW COME YOU DID NOT SEE THIS VIDEO BEFORE THE LAST ELECTION?

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RECONSIDERING MATH INVESTIGATIONS IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY — PART 1

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

Because of the continuing controversy over Math Investigations, the Chair of the Prince William County School Board decided to put the following item on the agenda of the last School Board meeting. Opt In Option for Traditional Math in Elementary … Continue reading →

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LOCATION CHANGE-PWCRC Meeting…PENN ELEMENTARY

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

Got this yesterday, but I had not checked my email. The Prince William County Republican Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, 26 January at 7 PM…is announcing a LOCATION CHANGE. Former location: McCoart Government Center New location: Penn Elementary School, 12980 … Continue reading →

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PWC School Board Report – Highlights from the Meeting on January 21, 2009

Posted on January 25, 2009 by

If not for the issue of what to do about Math Investigations, this would have been a short meeting.  As it was, the Prince William County School Board remained in session until nearly 1 AM in the morning.  Considering that … Continue reading →

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