Archives for the ‘education’ Category
Character assasination: Don’t hate the player, hate the game
By M. Johnston • Jun 26th, 2010 |The conversation level around the internet is abysmal. Our collective growth is being stunted and tolerance levels for diversity is spiraling out of control. But why? What has caused the tone to dive into the depth of the sewer? One of the main reasons is the absence of personal accountability on the net.
I don’t blame [...]
Shocking AP report shines light on dismal 40 year “war on drugs”
By M. Johnston • May 13th, 2010 |I’m flabbergasted after reading this AP article about the so-called “war on drugs.” Finally we have the real numbers .. and man they are absolutely appalling. “Using Freedom of Information Act requests, archival records, federal budgets and dozens of interviews with leaders and analysts, the AP tracked where that money went, and found [...]
Read the rest of the story»The deterioration of American values continues in earnest
By M. Johnston • Mar 30th, 2010 |Pitiful child exploitation in this video that has very small children re-enacting gangsta film Scarface to the delight of their adult parents. Legit play or viral hoax, this is a sad, sad commentary about the direction of our country.
What are your thoughts?
Read the rest of the story»This isn’t Mayberry no more
By M. Johnston • Mar 27th, 2010 |“This isn’t Mayberry anymore. We, as parents, as community leaders, as citizens, we need to get together and figure out what it is that we’re not doing right.” -Mother of slain 7 year old Somer Thompson, whose body was discovered in a Georgia landfill two days after she vanished walking home from school (ALONE) [...]
Read the rest of the story»50% of Natomas High teacher jobs might be lost to restructuring if school accepts federal funding
By M. Johnston • Mar 8th, 2010 |Students from Arthur C. Butler Elementary School interviewed people at the education rally on Thurs, Mar 4. News10
By M. Johnston • Mar 5th, 2010 |A critical reading of Mayor Kevin Johnson’s “Go Green” blog
By M. Johnston • Feb 28th, 2010 |Mayor Kevin Johnson posted a blog called “Mayor Johnson goes green.. starting with shades and nickname“ yesterday. I couldn’t resist a few remarks. My comments are in bold..
“Call me Kevin “Green Shades” Johnson. I’ve had a few nicknames, but none I’ve liked as much as “Green Shades.” The idea of walking around with [...]
Read the rest of the story»Holy yacht club! Bank bonuses up 17% in 2009 despite economy woes
By M. Johnston • Feb 24th, 2010 |That’s right, as banks are slashing our credit limits, raising interest rates, slapping unemployed folks with $40 late fees for being two days late on credit cards, charging outrageous interest rates, foreclosing on homes instead of lowering interest rates, and denying small business loans left and right, bank executives are surfing a tidal wave of [...]
Read the rest of the story»Quotes you will never hear from CSUS Pres. Gonzalez’ immigrant ceremony speech today
By M. Johnston • Feb 17th, 2010 |In Ricardo Montalban’s enchanting Fantasy Island voice: “Welcome to California, my friends. Land of the furloughed, home of the foodstamp. We might not be able to educate you, but we’ll be glad to have you standing in line at EDD with us. Shoulder to shoulder in brotherhood. Misery loves company. Welcome!” -Hey, at least Gonzalez [...]
Read the rest of the story»“Most deadbeat state” California still welcoming immigrants by hundreds
By M. Johnston • Feb 17th, 2010 |A few minutes before I read an ABC News article on California is now officially the brokest damn state in the union, I was reading an article in the Bee stating how Sac State University president Gonzalez would be welcoming another thousand immigrants into U.S./California citizenship today. Good Lord.
Where are these people going to live? [...]
