By a party line vote today, the House Ways and Means Committee passed legislation that would not only put a moratorium on charter schools in Indiana but also cap their growth and force achieving students back into failing schools. If you at my last post regarding schools, I don’t think it’s the Charters that need […]

The Indianapolis Animal Care and Control Center is adopting a new policy when it comes to pit bulls.  Unless the dog has a history of violent behavior it will not be put down after four days.  IACC Director Doug Rae says every dog should be given a chance to live. I agree.  Although all breeds […]

As some people try to promote a moratorium on Charter Schools, try to guess the answer to these questions… Which school district is most likely to pay an employee $62,000 annually to answer e-mail? Which school district is most likely to refuse to expel students who stab teachers and staff with sharp pencils? Which school […]

Sophomore years can really be tough. If you’re a student, you start thinking about the college application process, reduce your extra curricular activities and focus more.  It’s also the year you assert your independence. If you’re a musician, you want to make sure the second album lives up to the first and you prove it’s […]