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Should the School Day Be Longer? - Room for Debate
While more time in the classroom may benefit children from disadvantaged backgrounds, is it right for everyone?It is a benefit for the parents. Do daycare. Let the kids be safe and social. -
Help for Parents and Society - Room for Debate
Longer school days can lead to fewer crimes committed by young people and a decline in teen pregnancy.A longer school day will do that. -
The Lost Decade?
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If we were to follow David Brooks advice we would never get out of depression.The man and his mind are just toxic.http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/stimulus-tales/
Stimulus Tales
Dean Baker is upset with David Brooks — not for the first time. Let me just put in a word here.
The story of Keynesian economists and the Obama stimulus, as anyone who’s been reading me knows, runs as follows: When information about the planned stimulus began emerging, those of us who took our macro seriously warned, often and strenuously, that it was far short of what was needed — that given what we already knew about the likely depth of the slump, the plan would fill only a fraction of the hole. Worse yet, I in particular argued, the plan would probably be seen as a failure, making another round impossible.
But never mind. What we keep hearing instead is a narrative that runs like this: “Keynesians said that the stimulus would solve the problems, then when it didn’t, instead of admitting they were wrong, they came back and said it wasn’t big enough. Heh heh heh.” That’s their story, and they’re sticking to it, never mind the facts.
And what the facts say is that Keynesian policy didn’t fail, because it wasn’t tried. The only real tests we’ve had of Keynesian economics were the prediction that large budget deficits in a depressed economy wouldn’t drive up interest rates, and the prediction that austerity in depressed economies would deepen their depression. How do you think that turned out?" -
Quality vs. Time in the Classroom - Room for Debate
We need healthier, more balanced, more engaging and effective school days, not longer ones.Longer ones can be all of that. -
An Interview With Carla Sozzani
I had imagined my place as more design and less fashion.
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For Us, More Time Is Critical - Room for Debate
KIPP has found that most parents embrace the extended day and calendar enthusiastically.It is a benefit to the working parent. -
A Euphemism for Marginalization - Room for Debate
What’s so new about the post-racial “new black politics” that Obama represents?We will let this stew. -
Maybe He's a Moderate on the Issue of Race - Room for Debate
Voters of color understand why the president may not want to cater to African-Americans. -
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‘Supernatural,’ With Jared Padalecki, on CW
“‘Supernatural,’ With Jared Padalecki, on CW - http://nyti.ms/fOYM49”Deadly.
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In Florida, Gov. Rick Scott’s Unpopularity Worries Republicans
“In Florida, Gov. Rick Scott’s Unpopularity Worries Republicans - http://nyti.ms/m2REbI @maddow you predicted it! ”
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In Florida, Gov. Rick Scott’s Unpopularity Worries Republicans
“In Florida, Gov. Rick Scott’s Unpopularity Worries Republicans - http://nyti.ms/m2REbI @maddow you predicted it! ”
May the rot spread.
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In Sync With the Supreme Court - Room for Debate
The conundrum -- that government should act in a race-neutral fashion, but support race-conscious results -- is where the Court hasRace is not much of a problem. Business is the problem. -
Bring Naps, Recess and the Arts Back to School - Room for Debate
In the absence of time to engage in rest, in physical activity and in disciplined creativity, it’s doubtful that more hours of traditional study will do children much good.The kids need safe and social. The parents need child care. -
Kodak Stock Dives After Credit Line Is Tapped
Another stock to watch auger in. They need management that knows the business.
It is not about dreams but about specialty chemicals. -
Let Teachers Teach - Room for Debate
If teachers were given unencumbered classroom time to actually teach, perhaps the argument for a longer school day would become moot.The parents need the benefit. -
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‘Supernatural,’ With Jared Padalecki, on CW
“‘Supernatural,’ With Jared Padalecki, on CW - http://nyti.ms/fOYM49”The death of Jersey Shore is worth even this. I know fan fiction and APAs.
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Targeted School Time and Programs - Room for Debate
Because time is expensive and budgets are tight, we should focus added educational time on low-income children, English language learners and students with disabilities.It is a benefit for working parents. It is just safety and social development. Stop trying to get a profit. -
Under Obama, Is America 'Post-Racial'? - Room for Debate
A new book explains why the president is wary of using race-based policies to help minority groups. What's the fallout?The appearance of victory will lead to a stronger backlash. -
The Limits of Racial Solidarity - Room for Debate
Redistribution policies in France have not helped racial minorities.Not equality but victory.
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