Category Archives: Education

Should College Be Delayed?

Posted on June 19, 2019 by tonyj126

This may be a radical idea in a world in which education is highly prized, but for some people, putting off college for 6-7 years may be a good idea. As with many concepts to address a broken system, this … Continue reading →

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Louise Penny, Radio, Painting & Writing

Posted on December 6, 2018 by tonyj126

I was privileged to ask Louise Penny a question at her book signing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, last night. First of all, I recommend going to see her if you have the chance. She tells a great story – both … Continue reading →

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An Update for Trump Democrats – Education

Posted on February 14, 2017 by tonyj126

These short posts are part of a series to take stock of changes that may be coming during a Trump Administration. Education Betsy DeVos has no experience in public education as a student, teacher, administrator or parent of a student, … Continue reading →

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An Update for Trump Democrats

Posted on February 14, 2017 by tonyj126

Donald Trump has been in office for 3-1/2 weeks now and it’s a good time to step back and look at the big picture. Specifically, what do the President’s actions and cabinet appointees tell us about what will likely change … Continue reading →

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Shocking Development: Electrified Chastity Belt Sales Soar in Wake of Trump Win

Posted on November 26, 2016 by tonyj126

A medieval device of female oppression has gotten a 21st century upgrade – and the designers are two women with newly minted engineering degrees from Michigan State University. Rachel Weinstein and Alexandra Cho came up with the concept four years … Continue reading →

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The New, New Jim Crow

Posted on November 13, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve been thinking about writing on this topic for quite a while, but a post by John Scalzi (http://whatever.scalzi.com/2016/11/10/the-cinemax-theory-of-racism/) gave me the push I needed. First of all, I offer my apologies to Michelle Alexander who wrote The New Jim … Continue reading →

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U.S. Education: Will This Work?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by tonyj126

My last post – Fifty-Two Years – touched on the importance of primary and secondary school education for the future of the United States. Not just for the U.S., of course, but that’s the system with which I am most … Continue reading →

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Fifty-Two Years

Posted on June 26, 2016 by tonyj126

I’m a numbers guy so it struck me as newsworthy when two events this week were reported using the same number – 52 years. One was a happy story, at least for fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers. For the first … Continue reading →

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