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Author Archives: Rachel Bluestone
May
1
2012
Turner vs. Clayton Board of Education Ruling
Earlier this morning, Judge David Lee Vincent III ruled in favor of Clayton in the influential Turner vs. Clayton Board of Education case. In his ruling, Vincent focused on whether or not it is possible to abide by Statute 167.131 (which states that if a school district becomes unaccredited, then the school district must pay the tuition [...]
Mar
9
2012
Writing Some More Magic
It’s time to be bewitched once again – JK Rowling is writing a new book. The beloved British author has been signed to write an adult novel, with a deal worth £5 million (the equivalent of about $7,850,000 in United States dollars). In typical Rowling fashion, no information has been released about the contents [...]
Mar
9
2012
Statute 167.131 (Turner vs. Clayton BOE)
We take for granted what we know. It’s a habit, formed by the knowledge that we go to a good school. A school that won’t lose its accreditation anytime soon. A school that doesn’t have a lot of people, but has just enough to make it seem populated. When something comes along that threatens what [...]
Feb
7
2012
Third Quarter Slump
Alarm. Snooze. Alarm. Wake up. Roll out of bed. Get dressed. Eat breakfast. Go to school. Come home. Homework. Sleep. That’s the routine for students, a routine that first begins in August, and doesn’t end until late May. It’s a routine that students dislike, because it reminds them that they have no control over their [...]
Dec
16
2011
Once Upon A Time: NaNoWriMo
Many folks never consider writing a novel. Even less would consider taking on such a daunting task in a month. But there are a select few that choose to take on this challenge every November. These are the people of the National Novel Writing Month, or the “NaNoWriMo”, which takes place every year in November. [...]
Oct
13
2011
A Look at the London Riots
With the Summer Olympics approaching, a look at how have the riots impacted the city.
