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Open the jar
My mother always used to say, "Open the jar, and the worms will come out." This seemed to apply to almost any controversial situation. Bloggers are having a field day with a "jar opening" decision about school vouchers. On cnn.com we learn that Utah lawmakers Read More...
5,000 Push for Vouchers
See the video posted on dallasnews.com showing a group headed to Austin to participate in a rally for vouchers. Several private school parents said they need public funding so they don't have to skimp on other things to cover education costs. Public school Read More...
More Money for Colleges Tied to Incentive Program
In an effort to increase state money flowing to universities , Rick Perry, the governor of Texas, has outlined a plan that ties funds to students graduating from college earlier and willing to pursue high demand engineering and computer degrees. The money, Read More...
Oprah Winfrey Helps Disadvantaged Girls
Oprah is at it again. It would be great if we all had her money and concern for others. As reported on nationalpost.com Oprah has started a school to help disadvantaged girls to the tune of $40 million. She had made a promise to Nelson Mandela, the former Read More...
Concerns about Increases in College Tuition
As the new year begins, legislators in Texas are looking at the increases in tuition at public universities. On dallasnews.com parents and students might be relieved to see that the decision to give public universities the power to set their own tuition Read More...