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  • Ghetto Charter School Places Fifth in California on Standardized Tests - It Can Be Done

    07/22/2010 7:58:13 AM PDT · by Titus-Maximus · 9 replies
    One of the most compelling conservative books I have had the fortune to read is “Crazy Like A Fox” One Principal’s Triumph in the Inner City, by Dr. Ben Chavis and Carey Blakely. Ironically it was not written as a “conservative” book but conservative principles naturally erupted throughout this memoir of a brave educator that spun trash into gold. I found myself cheering as this politically incorrect America Indian pioneer took over the American Indian Charter Public School in Oakland, California, that was failing in every measurable aspect, a cesspool of illiteracy, and single-handedly brought it to the fifth ranked...
  • Duke rape case set for 2007

    05/19/2006 7:17:27 AM PDT · by Perdogg · 1,160 replies · 20,681+ views
    Toronto Star ^ | May 19, 2006. 07:02 AM | staff
    DURHAM, N.C.—One of three Duke University lacrosse players charged with rape wants the case resolved in time for the next school year, his lawyer said in court yesterday. But the judge warned he will not fast-track the proceedings. The case "is not going to jump ahead of the line and be handled any differently," Superior Court Judge Ronald L. Stephens said at a hearing for sophomore Reade Seligmann. After the brief hearing, District Attorney Mike Nifong said he does not expect any trial to begin before next year.