Federal Government

So, I thought I would volunteer to do this since I would like my institution to participate more actively in the program, and since it appeared to mean four hours of work in a place I was going anyway, in exchange for a night in a hotel and a fuel reimbursement — fair enough, if … More Federal Government

April 4

For our STUDENTS For our SCHOOLS For our PROFESSION BE AT THE CAPITOL on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 On April 4, the Louisiana Senate will consider bills that will: •    Base almost all personnel decisions – your salaries, your tenure and your job itself – on the unproven new teacher evaluation system. •    Virtually abolish … More April 4

Alcides Arguedas

I am reading on Alcides Arguedas, about whom I knew relatively little. I learned the most amazing thing I have learned all semester: he thought that through education, the Indians of Bolivia could be transformed into Swedes! This is something like Macunaíma, bathing in the magic pool and turning into a beautiful, white prince. * … More Alcides Arguedas

Veracruz, Ver.

Has anyone been to Veracruz lately? My original plan was to arrive at 11:23 AM, go through customs and then go directly to the bus station, where I would have coffee with milk before catching a bus south to Alvarado. Then there would be a local bus or truck to Tlacotalpan, where Mexico is said … More Veracruz, Ver.