Let's get this started

My grandfather had a favorite saying.  You are either part of the problem or part of the solution.

I see a problem in Ohio.  I think public education is the cornerstone of our society.  In my opinion charter schools and private corporations are threatening the entire public school system.  I have had many educators in my family.

A lot of good information on charter schools and E-schools on the internet.  However, most of it is out of the public view and consciousness.  It is hidden behind slick ads and marketing.  This is but a small collection focused on Ohio.

Based upon abundant evidence that seemingly smart and powerful people keep saying and doing stupid things and I have an insatiatble thirst for information, I started this blog.

I would have to say that yes, the public and most politians still haven’t figured out how badly they are shooting themselves in the foot.   It’s also probably time to admit that they won’t learn.  Meanwhile the private corporations and "not for profits" are laughing all the way to the bank.

Sometimes change is good.  Sometimes power and money corrupt good intentions.

Full disclosure, I lived with an administrator for an E-School. What started out as an exciting alternative morphed into a scam.  Combine that with some unethical people, temptation and money and you can change the world (but not for the better).

So here I go.....