Free thought isn't a popular concept in government institutions, especially with school district administrations.Continue Reading
As the public seems to lose confidence in public education, Belton ISD appears to exemplify this trend.Continue Reading
As the public appears to lose confidence in public education, Belton ISD's bond campaign electioneering allegations provide the latest example.Continue Reading
Did Belton ISD engage in aggressive bond election campaigning or commit straight out electioneering?Continue Reading
The Texas Association of School Boards announced its departure from the National School Boards Association late Monday.Continue Reading
“Do unto others” seems a concept absent from school and other local government bond elections.Continue Reading
Local governments seek convincing voters to take on new debt (i.e., higher taxes) ostensibly "for the good" of the community. But is that always the case?Continue Reading
School administrators struggle as the days of voters “rubber stamping” bond elections are over.Continue Reading
The Bell County Republican Party is urging a “no” vote for both propositions in the May 7 Belton ISD bond election. Continue Reading
Will Texas voters reward school districts that support state and national school board organizations that just months ago asked the federal government to peg individuals questioning district policies or officials as “domestic terrorists?” As the May 7 local government elections approach, will districts’ apparent agreement with this view be rewarded via passage of new bond Continue Reading
