Myrdin Thompson's Page

I've been reading a lot of news articles lately about different states planning their applications for the Race to the top funds. Some states have rushed thru key legislature in order to ensure that their application is considered (Kentucky being one of those states), while others are hesitant to sign on and give over supervision of education to the US Government (Texas for example). After this round of applications, decisions concerning these funds will be made and only 8 to 12 states will… Continue

I connect with other moms/parents/caregivers in the Louisville area thru the newspaper's Momslikeme site (I know that this is a national website, etc) and today there was a post asking for parents of elementary school kids who are active in their child's school, thru a pta/pto/etc. The post said that National PTA approved of this idea...and James M. knows that I think he totally rocks for NPTA (and I know I'll be buying him a coffee this March in DC), but I have to be honest. While I would… Continue