I keep following the news on those formerly outstanding academic high schools. We’ve spoken about Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, and Thomas Jefferson. And, as far as I am concerned, the value of these schools- for our brightest kids AND improving our world positions- has been diminished by these politically based interlocutions.
Continue reading Who Should Get Into our Elite Public High Schools- Continued
So, it’s President’s Day. One of those newfangled holidays I detest. I would prefer following the protocol of old, honoring Lincoln on the 12th and Washington on the 22nd. (NOTE: I currently reside in Alexandria, which considers the 22nd of February a local and personal holiday for its native son.) But, given that America has decided that we must venerate our presidents today, let’s pick on Thomas Jefferson, instead- and do Washington later this week on the 22nd.
Continue reading A way to honor one of our Presidents
When I moved to Charlottesville (VA), I found out that I was wrong about a whole bunch of things. No, not about Southern mentality, as it radically differs from that of Northerners. (But, I’m not making light of that at all!) Instead, it was that I found out that Thomas Jefferson was not dead- instead, he was alive and still the mayor of the place!
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