Name an obstacle a community faces — economy, jobs, health, infrastructure, public safety, poverty — and at the heart of any sustainable solution you will find a common, essential ingredient: Education is critical to success.It was heartening to see the more than 130 Tucsonans who attended an open community forum on education Monday evening. For two hours, participants shared their ideas for improving public education in Tucson and Pima County.The Arizona Daily Star and City Councilman Steve Kozachik, who represents Ward 6, hosted the gathering. Catherine Tornbom, of the Center for Community Dialogue, led a legion of trained volunteers who worked with small groups to identify priorities and obstacles to boosting our education system.The Star is focusing on education, and specifically early childhood education, as a priority on our editorial pages. The forum “Public Education in Tucson & Pima County: What’s Next?” was the first, with more to … [Read more...] about Star Opinion: How would you fix public education?
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2018 Detroit Tigers: Scout’s opinion on every player on the roster
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest 2018 Detroit Tigers: Scout's opinion on every player on the roster Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech breaks down the Detroit Tigers' roster with the help of a pro scout. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press Published 12:00 a.m. ET March 28, 2018 CLOSE The Detroit Tigers get ready for their exhibition game against the New York Yankees with some batting practice and grounders on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE With Opening Day approaching fast, Free Press sports writer Anthony Fenech breaks down the … [Read more...] about 2018 Detroit Tigers: Scout’s opinion on every player on the roster
OPINION: The egg-spoon fight explains how America is driving itself insane
Josh Barro, provided by Published 10:20 am, Tuesday, March 27, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-7', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 7', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: ALEX WELSH/NYT Image 1of/7 CaptionClose Image 1 of 7 Alice Waters demonstrates how to cook an egg over a fire with her now-famous egg spoon at her home in Berkeley, Calif., March 13, 2018. Recent conflicts over the long-handled cooking tool have fostered a new social-media meme, a fresh front in the #MeToo movement and a handcrafted version that … [Read more...] about OPINION: The egg-spoon fight explains how America is driving itself insane
A’s prize pitching prospect A.J. Puk getting second opinion on arm issue
By Jerry McDonald | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group March 27, 2018 at 5:04 pm SAN FRANCISCO — There remains precious little information regarding the status of prized left-handed prospect A.J. Puk, but the dreaded “second opinion” reared its head Tuesday as the A’s and Giants prepared to play the last game of the Bay Bridge Series. Puk, according to @Jonheyman at FanRagsports.com, is dealing with an elbow problem that has the organization concerned. there's concern about the ligament in top a's prospect aj puk's pitching elbow. nothing determined yet, but he's seeing doctors. https://t.co/q9LMWk70UM — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 27, 2018 Any elbow problems in a young pitcher immediately elicit fear of damage which could result in season-ending Tommy John ligament replacement surgery. The only previous report on Puk’s condition came from the San Francisco Chronicle, which reported “biceps soreness.” A’s … [Read more...] about A’s prize pitching prospect A.J. Puk getting second opinion on arm issue
Can Michigan college savings plans cover K-12 tuition? Snyder seeks opinion
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Can Michigan college savings plans cover K-12 tuition? Snyder seeks opinion Snyder and state Treasurer Nick Khouri sent a letter Friday to state Attorney General Bill Schuette asking for a legal opinion. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Associated Press Published 5:00 p.m. ET March 25, 2018 CLOSE Gov. Rick Snyder said it's time to turn the reins of state government over to the next generation, and Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is his choice for governor in 2018. Wochit CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE LANSING – Gov. Rick Snyder is checking on the legality of allowing … [Read more...] about Can Michigan college savings plans cover K-12 tuition? Snyder seeks opinion