The British government has introduced plans to change how schools are run in the country: Under plans disclosed by the Coalition [government] last week, parents, charities and voluntary groups will be able to set up “free schools” funded by public money but independent from state control. According to New Humanist, “a worrying aspect of the… [...]
What I Teach My Students
June 25, 2010 By 70 Comments
The Illinois Family Institute’s Laurie Higgins has it out for me again and I responded. Now, Americans for “Truth” About Homosexuality is piggybacking on her cause. Of course, Higgins is correct about Hemant Mehta, a supposedly “Friendly Atheist” blogger and high school math teacher who not only can’t seem to understand the difference between “hate [...]
What Did Laurie Higgins Do This Time?
June 24, 2010 By 73 Comments
I’ve been spending 8 hours a day, every day this week, at a seminar so that I am prepared to teach Advanced Placement Statistics to my math students next year. Imagine my surprise yesterday morning when I sat in my seat, checked my email, and saw a message from my BFF Laurie Higgins! Subject line: [...]
Updates on LGBT Heroes
June 23, 2010 By 33 Comments
A couple stories from the LGBT world. Constance McMillen, the girl whose school canceled prom rather than allow her to attend with her girlfriend, will appear at the White House today to celebrate LGBT Pride Month. I hadn’t heard this part of her story before, but it looks like Itawamba County Area High School had [...]
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