Archive for June, 2009

Supreme Court: School Strip Search is Unconstitutional!!

Posted by: Michael

Got pills…..

This case involved a 13 yr old female at a middle school.  It was alleged that she had given two prescription strength ibuprofen to a classmate. She was taken to the vice principle’s office.  The school officials searched the student’s back pack and outer clothing, when nothing showed up, the school nurse was instructed to take the student to another room for a strip search …..  Yea… Not much common sense with these people…

No phone call allowed

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Arne Duncan on the Diane Rehm’s Show

Posted by: Michael

Lots of Questions….Not Many Good Answers….

Secretary Arne Duncan was a guest today on the Diane Rehm’s show.  Secretary Duncan is a politician,  so as expected…he did a good job to avoid giving direct answers to many of the questions.  I have to say I was pleased to hear the passion in his voice for better education and support for students.  Diane (as she always does) was excellent in bringing things into perspective.

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