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Students and Economics
Life is full of choices. Economists speak of scarcity. What they mean is that there are always more things to do than there is time to do them; more things to buy than we have money to spend. So we … Continue reading
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Arizona School Funding Falls off The Cliff
Our federal government has used the phrase frequently that bailouts and stimulus funds have kept our economy from falling over the cliff. In Arizona, school funding is falling off the cliff. The current school year which we will call fiscal … Continue reading
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What Proposition 100 Passage Means to the Grand Canyon Schools
A Public Release from the Office of Superintendent, Sharyl Allen – May 19, 2010 In his book A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens penned, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the … Continue reading
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Is Education a Privilege or a Right?
“What do chidren in India and a charter school in Phoenix have in common?” Continue reading
School Funding
Grand Canyon school funding is dependent upon three sources: The State Government, The Federal Government and local property owners. The State Government is bankrupt. The Federal Government is bankrupt. The local property owners are overburdened. Why does this matter? Public … Continue reading
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Five Grains of Corn
It reminds us of the dangers and hardships through which our ancestors passed. Continue reading
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Just One Thing
Did you see the movie, City Slickers? If so, do you remember Curly and how he held your attention when he held up a single finger and said, “it’s just one thing”. Do you remember, anxiously waiting to learn what … Continue reading
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What Did the President Say to Kids?
From Wakefield High in Arlington, Virginia to the Grand Canyon School District, President Obama shared a message of responsibility with our students. Whose responsibility is it to do your homework, to listen, and put in the hard work it takes … Continue reading
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President Obama’s Speech
On Tuesday, at 9:00 a.m., Grand Canyon students and their teachers will have the chance to listen to the president’s speech on goals and staying in school. This speech has stirred up controversy around our nation. There are some who … Continue reading
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