Forgive the time it’s taken to get this out there. There genuinely aren’t enough hours in the day, these days. The most important takeaway from Monday’s Scranton School board meeting is that only one person in the audience made an April Fool’s joke. I genuinely can’t believe it. I was waiting for, “You’re cutting Pre-K, […]
Scranton School Board Week 1: Well, Here Goes Nothin’
March 3, 2019
Scranton School District Pt. 2: What’s Been Done
July 6, 2018
So we’ve weathered a rather rough year in the Scranton School District. How? The Board really pulled out all the stops. While I certainly wish more had been done (and more could have), we made it when I thought a state takeover was a distinct possibility. The Board deserves credit. They recently released a statement regarding […]
Scranton School District: State Lifeline And A Look At How We Got Here
December 23, 2017
With news that the state is going to provide $2 million to the district as a kind of lifeline, there’s reason to celebrate this Christmas. There’s also reason to be cautious, because, based on the district’s Powerpoint from their raucous meeting last Monday, $2 million isn’t nearly enough to dig us out of this hole. […]
Primary 2017: Scranton City Council
May 10, 2017
Scranton’s 2017 primary is a whole lot more fun than usual. The city is doing a lot better these days (although if you’re Councilman Gaughan, it’s a hellscape), and the school district is falling apart. Before you read, it’s important to note that I see the city as on the road to recovery, and I […]