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Marc YachtJune 25, 2014

Obama not born in the United States! Donald Trump has indisputable proof. He produced photos proving the President is an alien brought here from the planet Krypton. Amid wild cheers from fellow Republicans, Trump gave credit to his investigative team who worked tirelessly searching documents and old newspaper clippings. “Obama’s real name is Kal-El rocketed […]

Marc YachtJune 15, 2014

A judge’s ruling that threatens teacher tenure in California further undermines job security for teachers. Public school teachers continue to feel the brunt of political opportunists, unfair evaluations, the conservative push to privatized education, inadequate funding for the classroom, and lack of wage increases. It is ironic that the legislators responsible for undermining public schools […]

Marc YachtJune 11, 2014

The nation’s ongoing disputes make us great. Whether driven by Glenn Beck, Rachel Maddow, Fox News, or CNN, everybody forms an opinion. Some actually study the problem, but that takes work. When it comes to physical effort, Americans excel. But when it comes to mental exertion, most folks would just as soon listen to someone […]

Marc YachtJune 1, 2014

The American tragedy continues with six collegians killed in the sleepy college town of Isla Vista, Calif. The deranged murderer then took his own life after a shooting and stabbing rampage. The father of one of the victims lashed out at the NRA, politicians and all those who impede gun restrictions. In Florida, bullets sent […]

Marc YachtMay 25, 2014

In all fairness, my defense of public education must consider the darker side of some public schools. Many parents choose homeschooling and others send their children to charter schools or use vouchers to send them to private schools. Now with the expansion of voucher credits and the push for additional charter schools, one has to […]

Marc YachtMay 20, 2014

After 753 failed votes to defund Obamacare, weary Republicans have rolled out their long-awaited health plan. Entitled “Perfect Health for All Americans Act,” the House Speaker raised the one-page document above his head to cheering supporters. The logo on the plan showed an eagle perched on a red cross between two American flags. “In God […]

Marc YachtMay 13, 2014

An old adage states, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” It seems the louder the outcry, the more the attention. Whether the issue is health care, education, taxes, abortion, the media focus on noise. That’s unfortunate because a lot of wise, unassuming folks get lost in the shuffle. They may have good ideas. They just […]

Marc YachtMay 5, 2014

Many of Florida’s public school teachers see little value in the value-added-model (VAM) teacher evaluation process that’s being used this year. Also labeled “value added analysis” or “value added assessment,” the evaluation tool is tied to student testing results. VAM assesses how one student’s scores compare to others and tracks how each student is performing […]

Marc YachtApril 28, 2014

Florida legislative efforts to increase charter schools continue. About one in 17 Florida children attend a charter school. That’s a six-fold increase in a decade. Both not-for-profit and for-profit companies can operate charter schools. School districts can open charter schools. Charter-school teachers must be certified, but administrators do not need to be certified. Proponents of […]

Marc YachtApril 20, 2014

In an abrupt about-face, conservative Republican legislators banished NRA lobbyists from the Capitol last week after getting what appeared to be divine instructions at a Republican prayer meeting. Shouts of “ban guns!” and “Get lost!” were heard echoing through the Capitol corridors. Other shouts of “We don’t want your money, give it to the Democrats!” […]

Tag: Marc Yacht

Marc Yacht: Trump’s investigators discover shocking news about Obama!!!

Marc Yacht: Florida’s public education system faces grave threats

Marc Yacht: Politicians’ refusal to compromise creating dangerous gridlock

Marc Yacht: Blame mass killings on lax gun laws, poor mental-health care

Marc Yacht: Public schools need to maintain order if they want parents’ support

Marc Yacht: Republican one-page plan solves the health-care conundrum!!

Marc Yacht: Let’s ignore the loudmouths and listen to sensible citizens

Marc Yacht: Public school teachers say new evaluation process badly flawed

Marc Yacht: Florida charter school growth needs improved oversight

Marc Yacht: Fla. GOP legislators banish NRA lobbyists; they flee to Texas