Milton quotation about learning and opinion
A brief quotation from John Milton noting that strong desire to learn naturally spawns much argument and writing as ideas form into knowledge. It emphasizes that in keen minds opinion equals knowledge in progress.
Teacher shortage drives bold recruitment moves
A Kansas area crisis shows about a dozen teachers retiring annually across four districts with a surge expected in five years. Districts face hard shortages in math science and special education and may recruit abroad, including Filipino teachers on three year work visas. Universities offer incentives but retention remains a problem.
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Income and Wealth debate by Reynolds sparks populist critique
Rich Lowry summarizes Alan Reynolds's counterargument to the rich vs poor narrative. He argues work drives differences in income, notes Census data on full-time workers, discusses the alleged working poor, and asserts rising real wages, broader asset ownership, and expanding human capital as America grows wealthier despite political rhetoric.
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Not Off Yet The 2008 Presidential Race Snooping Slogan
Will Durst rants about 2008 election coverage and political pundits. He mocks predictions and delays before the Iowa caucuses and South Carolina maneuvers. He urges patience, noting long lead times and hype from commentators and politicians. Durst notes his contact and persona as a syndicated columnist.
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