Monthly Archives: February 2009

PRINCE WILLIAM NEWS ALERT: Board to Vote on Tax Reduction

Posted on February 28, 2009 by

We are in a recession.  Tax revenues are declining.  What caused the recession?  The most likely answer is both too much government spending and too much government interference in the economy.   Nonetheless, only our local government has any intention … Continue reading →

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MATH INVESTIGATIONS: NO EVIDENCE FOR SUCCESS

Posted on February 28, 2009 by

With Internet speed, news travels.  So it is that an Independent Survey – Math Investigations Success Stories is making its way around.  Soon everyone who wants to know will know that Math Investigations lacks solid evidence for success. For example … Continue reading →

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Comments on Math Proposals Currently Before the Board

Posted on February 27, 2009 by

At the next School Board meeting (See the March 4th agenda here.), the board will decide whether or not to institute an Opt In Option for Traditional Math (See item 29 on the agenda.).  In addition, the board will consider … Continue reading →

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MATH INVESTIGATIONS SUCCESS STORIES: UPDATE

Posted on February 25, 2009 by

UPDATE:  Independent Survey – Math Investigations Success Stories is the update that was promised.  See the original post (below) for an explanation. Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.  — Thomas A. Edison Most of us want to … Continue reading →

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DOING THE EASY THING

Posted on February 24, 2009 by

Tonight I listened to a mere man make endless promises.  I listened to President Barack Obama, a mortal filled with supreme confidence, make his first State of the Union Address (here). Supposedly, we face a huge and frightening economic crisis.  … Continue reading →

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PWC School Board Report – Highlights from the Meeting on February 18, 2009

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

Since I have another activity scheduled on Wednesday evenings, I do not watch the School Board meetings.  Instead, I generally watch the School Board meetings using video on demand (see here).  Unfortunately, the February 18th meeting video had a lot … Continue reading →

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Call to Meetings, Jan 26,2009 and Feb 23,2009 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

Here is a reminder. Hello Fellow Republicans, I’d like to invite you to attend the Prince William County Republican Committee meeting this Monday night, February 23rd. The meeting will be held at the Gainesville Middle School – Please see the … Continue reading →

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COWARDS AND THE STIMULUS CHIMP CARTOON

Posted on February 22, 2009 by

Cartoon from here. I find the constant accusations of racism from certain folks so tiresome I tend to ignore them.   We learn and relearn to tolerate each other each generation.  Humans will fight over any difference we can find amongst … Continue reading →

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