I don't have any children in the Norfolk Public Schools, never have and never will. Yet I am dismayed to learn of the ever-widening scandal related to "irregularities" on the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests that seemingly hits the front page of The Virginian-Pilot almost daily. Not because it reflects poorly on the school system, … Continue reading Why I care about the Norfolk schools’ mess – and why you should, too →

It's campaign season* - which means the politicians are out in full force, promising things to the voters. And the voters are lapping it up, depending upon their point of view.  Promises of additional spending - whether it be for schools or neighborhoods or anything else - garners support from those who would like to … Continue reading Harsh realities →