Tag Archives: Schools

Good book

Posted on February 28, 2008 by David

>Here is a transcript of one of the speeches before the School Board on Tuesday night. It was received with tremendous applause, quite deservedly so: “My name is Katie Neville; I’ve lived in Mr. Marshall’s School Board district for 23 … Continue reading →

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Common ground

Posted on February 26, 2008 by David

You know, Barbara Curtis* (Mommy Life) just said something I really agree with: I’m wondering if a picture book about a boy who wanted to grow up to be a priest – maybe based on a true story – would … Continue reading →

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Somebody has some ‘splainin’ to do

Posted on February 25, 2008 by David

Well, this is certainly an interesting development. One of the many parents who is angered by the unilateral decision of Superintendent Hatrick to remove And Tango Makes Three from Loudoun County elementary school libraries has just pointed out to me … Continue reading →

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Now we know

Posted on February 25, 2008 by David

Update: Erica Garman of Living in Loco filed an independent FOIA request, and has posted the documents online. We have now seen the documents pertaining to the Sugarland Elementary* parent’s challenge to And Tango Makes Three. I’ll just share this … Continue reading →

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CWA ladies caught in another lie

Posted on February 24, 2008 by David

Blessings upon the folks at Good As You for finding this gem from the ladies of Concerned Women for America (you may recall this outfit as the home of disingenuous Senate candidate Patricia Phillips. She’s also the anti-gay activist who … Continue reading →

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More student voices

Posted on February 18, 2008 by David

This is timely – new student-produced theater from the company that created the play Normal last year (see schedule below). Normal…is an original theater production focused on teens and bullying. Two dozen teens in Loudoun County developed the play with … Continue reading →

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One parent and an agenda

Posted on February 16, 2008 by David

2 Guys and a Chick Set Off Loudoun Library Dispute, reads the Washington Post headline. At least now we have this admission, via LCPS officials: A children’s book about two male penguins that hatch and parent a chick was pulled … Continue reading →

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