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Alone among the governors, the governor of South Carolina says no to the “stimulus” as presently constituted. He’s rejected $700 million in federal education stimulus money. Why? He has rightfully made the case that it makes no sense to spend this one-time stimulus money on the creation of new jobs and new programs [...] Some folks say that stimulus money is just like crack cocaine; one little taste and you’re hooked. Both are dangerous. Some Maine legislators have been careful to point out that the stimulus money needs to be used carefully, and for one-time uses only. Unfortunately, this thin red line, between one-time and long-time, is [...] Just so you can see what we’re talking about! The Governor hinted at it yesterday, and then announced it today: laptops in the morning, laptops in the evening, and laptops at suppertime! Here’s an excerpt from the MPBN story (“Governor Offers More Details On “State of the State” Initiatives“): Yet, when it came to expanding the laptop computer program, the Governor was able to [...] Our new President gave his first major education speech today and revealed a bold new initiative of 21st century ideas to meet the challenges of a global economy. Identify at least three cliches in the preceding sentence. There were two and a half major ideas presented: charter schools. merit pay, and longer days & longer [...] I don’t quite know how “stimulus” translates into money for education, specifically, money for certain programs, but I guess I’m thick that way! In any case, the floodgates are opening. Hope you’re ready! You can get the drift of things from Trimmed Bill Still Offers Vast Sums for Education (NYT, 2/9): The Obama administration and [...] Sometimes crises bring out the best; other times not. Here’s an idea that, even though it’s pretty early in the year, is already in the running for the dumbest idea of the year: A Proposal to Bolster Banks With Pension Funds (NYT, 2/10). |
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