Michelle Rhee Grades Florida Among Top Two States in the Nation on Education Policy
Florida and Louisiana both received a grade of “B”, all other states were graded “C” to “F”.
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State Board of Education Names Tony Bennett as Commissioner of Education
/in Education, Must Read/by Dr. Rich SwierDr. Bennett was named 2011 Education Reform Idol by the Fordham Institute.
Progressives: Focusing on the Micro, Ignoring the Macro
/in Hot Topics, Opinion, Policy, Politics/by Dr. Rich SwierMany wonder why so many people embrace the progressive utopia. There are progressives in all political parties, in every community, state and nation. There have been many theories put forward on why individuals become progressives. One that is not addressed is: Progressives consistently focus on the micro and ignore the macro. From finance, to politics, […]
Update: Situation in Israel
/in Hot Topics, National Security, News/by Dr. Rich SwierHomefront Security Minister, Avi Dichter warned, “We’re on our way to a night that won’t be quiet … This is no time for indifference.”
Do we really need to hire more teachers and adminstrators?
/in Education, Featured/by Dr. Rich SwierAmerica has more teachers than ever in the classroom and more administrators overseeing them.
71 Percent of Florida Young Adults Plan to Vote in Presidential Election
/in Elections, Hot Topics, News/by Dr. Rich SwierOnly 31% of Florida Millennials agree with the statement “generally speaking, things in the United States are heading in the right direction.”
CAN YOU NAME ANY PROMINENT BLACK MORMONS?
/in Culture War, News, Politics/by Dr. Rich SwierColumn courtesy of Frances Rice: Democrats consistently push the false narrative that Mormons are racist, while ignoring the existence of black Mormons. Then, hypocritically, Democrats demean black Mormons who step into the spotlight. Witness how Democrats trashed Mia Love, the mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah, and the Republican Party nominee for the United States House […]
Florida Public School Teacher Exposed by Students
/in Education, Featured/by Dr. Rich SwierFor a high caliber school such as Pine View it is both fitting and proper for students and parents to judge the quality of faculty members.
The Battle Over Florida’s Amendment 8 Begins
/in Budget and Finance, Education, Hot Topics/by Dr. Rich SwierOn November 6, 2012 Floridians will be asked to vote on eleven amendments to the state constitution. Of these amendments Amendment 8 has become a flash point with groups favoring and opposing digging in their heals. The war on words has become a full fledged battle for the hearts and minds of voters.
Do We Really Want a Strong Commissioner of Education?
/in Education, Must Read, Politics/by Dr. Rich SwierHow can politics be taken out of the classroom and replaced by empowered parents, students and citizens? It appears this is not where Florida is headed.
Mack, Bush and Rubio Speak at RNC (Text and Video)
/in Must Read, Politics/by Dr. Rich Swier“Life’s battles don’t always go to the fastest or the strongest, sooner or later those who win are those who think they can.”
Southern Poverty Law Center Hate Map a Licence to Kill?
/in Culture War, Hot Topics/by Dr. Rich SwierThe Southern Poverty Law Center and its Hate Map is being called a “licence to kill” by Tony Perkins, President of the Family Research Council (FRC).
IN MEMORIAM
/in Hot Topics, National Security/by Dr. Rich SwierOn Saturday morning August 6, 2011, 30 American warriors were killed when their Chinook helicopter was shot down in the Wardak province, Afghanistan. Among the killed were 17 members of SEAL Team SIX. U.S. Navy SEAL Aaron C. Vaughn and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John W. Brown were from the state of Florida. TODAY WE REMEMBER THESE BRAVE […]
Romney Applauded 27 Times at NAACP Convention
/in Economy, Education, News, Politics/by Dr. Rich SwierMajor media wires are reporting that Mitt Romney was booed once during his speech at the NAACP Convention. This is a classic case of “man bites dog” reporting. What the news wires did not report is that during his twenty-five minute speech Governor Romney was how many times he was actually applauded. Reverend Wayne Perryman […]
Cost of Illegals to Floridians
/in Immigration/by Dr. Rich SwierFlorida is a state on the road to economic recovery. Unemployment has dropped 2.3% since Governor Rick Scott was sworn into office. The question is what will be the impact of President Obama’s executive order giving legal status to some, but not all, illegals on Florida and its economy?