“All science requires mathematics. The knowledge of mathematical things is almost innate in us. This is the easiest of sciences, a fact which is obvious in that no one’s brain rejects it; for laymen and people who are utterly illiterate know how to count and reckon” — Roger Bacon, 13th century English philosopher.
* Doug Luciani, who heads the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce, talks about his involvement with the Children’s Leadership Council and the ongoing efforts to improve Michigan’s policies on pre-K education. (Editor’s note: The Center for Michigan, Bridge’s parent, is a member of the CLC.):
http://nwmichigan.secondwavemedia.com/features/dougluciani73112.aspx
* Now that the primary dust is settling, check out the money behind the candidates in the House of Representatives:
http://www.mcfn.org/pdfs/reports/House_pre-prim_2012.pdf
* The New York Times looks at the trend of longer school years and alternative school calendars:
* A round-up of views on year-round schooling:
http://www.nea.org/tools/17057.htm
* Using a broad calculation of what constitutes a “good job,” an analysis of compensation data found that the percentage of Americans holding such a gig fell from 27 percent in 1979 to 24 percent now. Those whose education ends with a high school diploma appear to have poor odds of landing one of those “good jobs”:
http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2012/08/good-job-hard-find
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