Teachers are eager for new technology, but we don’t have enough of it in the schools. The students who have the equipment and really know how to use it for something other than gaming, are not the ones who need it. The rest have to be explicitly taught how to use technology as a learning tool. For my students, I have to teach them how to learn in general first.
Final Action on 2010 Budget
Over the last two days, the legislature has taken final action on the budget for Fiscal 2010.
Re: Health care funding for immigrants
Where do you stand on reestablishing the funding for legal immigrants’ healthcare insurance?
Non-compete buried within NDA
As a consultant in optical design, I see numerous contracts every year. There are now terms of non-compete buried within simply NDAs which are required for initial discussions. Such tactics seek a commitment without consideration. I reject such NDAs by requesting compensation for my commitment during a term of service. Historically, my rejection of commitment …
T service cuts
As one whose driving is very limited, I am extremely disturbed by the prospect of yet more service cuts. The T needs to employ prudent fiscal management rather than place the burden squarely on the shoulders of riders and other taxpayers. That well is running dry! Thank you, Rep. Brownsberger, for informing us about the …
Suffolk County’s Controversial Holidays
Since Evacuation day and Bunker Hill day have been getting a lot of attention lately, I thought I would post something about the legislative and social history of the two holidays. The first major celebration of Bunker Hill day, by the people of the Commonwealth, was in 1875. The battle was commemorated with a military …