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Jakes Progress

(11,122 posts)
12. Even sadder.
Tue Jul 8, 2014, 06:51 AM
Jul 2014

If it was just DU leadership avoiding the education issue, that would be bad. But if this kind of news doesn't generate discussion on a site like DU, our children have no chance. republicans attack education, Democrats (mostly) ignore it. It seems to be a toy they can give to republicans because - you know - who cares?

Duncan is just doing what his boss wants him to do. nt msongs Jul 2014 #1
Yes. madfloridian Jul 2014 #3
His (and Obama's) boss being Pearson, apparently.... Ka hrnt Jul 2014 #7
Duncan is dangerous. nt MannyGoldstein Jul 2014 #2
Agreed completely madfloridian Jul 2014 #4
That is just so insulting. femmocrat Jul 2014 #5
The more know-nothing pols and their appointees "push in".... Smarmie Doofus Jul 2014 #6
CTA just voted a resolution to demand Arne's resignation. Starry Messenger Jul 2014 #8
Good for them. madfloridian Jul 2014 #11
Did you post this in GD Jakes Progress Jul 2014 #9
It's still there. madfloridian Jul 2014 #10
Even sadder. Jakes Progress Jul 2014 #12
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