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Friday, November 26, 2004

We've had discussions about this before: Schools' ban on junk food takes bite out of budgets

Same old story:

In high schools around the state, vending machines and student stores can bring in $20,000 to as much as $60,000 a year, depending on the size of the school. Much of that comes from peddling pop, chips and candy.

Without those items, profits at the Lynnwood High student store are down about 40 percent from last year. That means less money for all kinds of student activities, from athletics to debate club. Student governments typically use profits from vending machines and student stores to pay for buses to take sports teams to "away" games, and officials for those games.


I think it was Ben who said that the vending machines are a cure for the symptoms and not the disease.

Sunday, November 14, 2004

This is'nt an ed article but, it's a good one anyway. Good metaphor about talent, independence, and "work".

Here's a good quote:

"The company controls the most effective means of self-expression I have. This is unacceptable to me as an individual, therefore I must leave."

Think about it.

Saturday, November 06, 2004

Are you considering moving after the election? This is an interesting independence movement for a new country in North America.

Thursday, November 04, 2004

For the record:

I voted for the 1% tax increase to bankroll an "educational trust fund" and charter schools. And no I don't think those are contradictory (even as a union member).

FYI: They both failed.

Tuesday, November 02, 2004

A new ed blog, educhange, that Eduwonk touts as "liberal". After reading it I feel the label should be "logical". Plus the first link is to Alfie Kohn. Cool.