The Quotes:

" I don't know how much of this will survive. Appreciate it if you each give it a read and then let's talk. Looking mostly to make sure I haven't screwed up anywhere or have some huge omission."

"Two grafs below can be cut or condensed - included for your perusal"

"This is important stuff, and I hate to make errors. Many times on a complex story, I'll double and triple check..."

"More aggressive lede [lead] and probably tighter. Keep your fingers crossed."

Austin American-Statesman's Dave McNeely; words accompanying multiple drafts of columns about Speaker Tom Craddick submitted to District Attorney Ronnie Earle for revision and approval prior to publication.

A Move to Invest More in Effective Teaching

Jay Mathews - Washington Post

Usually such success would get a teacher little more than a few kind words from the principal and a grateful smile from parents. But Chattanooga is trying something different: Because her students' test scores improved so much and she was willing to transfer to a struggling inner-city school, Rowe is making an extra $5,000 a year.  (more...)

Editorial Query:

Incentive-based compensation?  What union allowed that insane notion?

D.C. Union Leader Sentenced To Nine-Year Prison Term

By Julie Blair - Education Week

As Barbara A. Bullock prepares to serve nine years in federal prison for her crimes against the Washington Teachers Union, members say they are forging ahead with the rebuilding of the 5,000-member organization.  (more...)

Editorial Observations:

I am sure the teachers couldn't have used that money.

On the bright side, that is $4.6 million that can't be used to defeat conservatives in the next election.

Expanding the Zone of Choice

K. Lloyd Billingsley - Pacific Research Institute

  Last month, California's Legislative Analyst (LAO), the state's nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor, issued “Assessing California's Charter Schools.” This report should lead legislators to strengthen and expand the state's charter option...

   Teachers... are more involved in decision making at charters, participate in more professional development, and believe that they are treated with greater respect.  (more...)

Editorial Query:

Why would they want more involvement and greater respect when they can get more money taken from them by the unions in public schools?