Assorted clips, snips, articles, art, research, and archives from present and past work. My writing has published with the Washington Examiner, New York Times Caucus blog, American Magazine, Toledo Free Press, Jackson Citizen-Patriot, School Reform News, Front Porch Republic, Practical Homeschooling, and others.
Recent Writing (archives below)
“Indiana Senate To Vote on Voucher, Parent Trigger Bills,” School Reform News, 19 April 2011.
“Atlas Shrugs Off an Opportunity, Alienates Viewers,” The American Magazine, 12 April 2011.
“Flight of Indiana House Democrats May Preclude ‘Dramatic’ School Reforms,” School Reform News, 30 March 2011
“The Signs You Don’t See,” Front Porch Republic, 5 March 2011
“Indiana Lawmakers Propose ‘Dramatic’ Reforms,” School Reform News, 14 February 2011.
“Scarce Money, Plenty of Enthusiasm Shape Wisconsin School Reform,” School Reform News, 24 January 2011.
“Connecticut Panel Weighs ‘Money Follows the Child’ Reform,” School Reform News, 10 January 2011
“The Homeschool Movement’s German Lesson,” The American Magazine, 16 October 2010
“NYC Teachers Released from ‘Rubber Rooms,’ Required to Work,” School Reform News, 13 October 2010
“Indiana Increases Dual-Credit Classes,” School Reform News, 14 September 2010.
“A Thousand Tiny, United Actions,” The Enterprise Blog, 3 July 2010.
“KIPP Charter Schools Close Achievement Gaps,” School Reform News, July 2010.
“NJ Governor, Teachers’ Unions Face Off Over Deficits,” School Reform News, May 2010.
“Illinois Senate Approves Test Voucher Program for Chicago,” School Reform News, May 2010.
“Six States Plan $75 Million Shot at School Turnarounds,” School Reform News, April 2010.
“VA, NJ Govs Appoint School Reformers to Top Posts,” School Reform News, March 2010.
“Wisconsin Reforms Miss First Race to the Top Deadline,” School Reform News, March 2010.
“DC Vouchers Face Renewal Battle,” School Reform News, February 2010.
“Milwaukee Moves Toward Mayoral Control of Schools,” School Reform News, December 2009.
Honors/Awards
First place and honorable mention in Editorial Writing, Michigan Press Association, 2009.
Graphics
“Shut Up!” The American Magazine, 11 June 2010.
“A Signature Away,” The American Magazine, 2 June 2010.
“Slapping Green Lipstick on the Job Creation Pig,” The Enterprise Blog, 13 May 2010.
“The Berlin Wall, 20 Years Later,” The American Magazine, 9 November 2009.
Research
“‘I Didn’t Have Time to Write a Short Bill, so I Wrote a Long One Instead,’” Enterprise Blog, American Enterprise Institute, 30 December 2009. Popular post hit up by USA Today.
“‘Jobless recovery’ means another year of bad news,” Beltway Confidential blog, Washington Examiner, 12 October 2009.
Panelist covering the presidential debates, New York Times “The Caucus” blog, 26 September 2008.
“Smooth cycling ahead for newly minted U.S. citizen,” Washington Examiner, 7 September 2008.
“Teen races to world championship,” Washington Examiner, 18 August 2008.
“Montgomery Co. president Knapp touts HOT lanes to ease traffic woes,” Washington Examiner, 3 August 2008.
“Teaching kids to never stop reaching for the stars,” Washington Examiner, 1 August 2008.
“Voter registration spiking for young adults,” Washington Examiner, 27 July 2008.
“Montgomery residents cope with water shortage,” Washington Examiner, 17 July 2008.
“District officials dispute Pepco’s claim ‘Mother Nature’ causes some outages,” Washington Examiner, 15 July 2008.
“Better behavior sought for Capital Crescent Trail users,” Washington Examiner, 15 July 2008.
“The 3-minute interview: Diana Jolles,” Washington Examiner, 3 July 2008.
“Underage drunken driving sentences to become harsher for Virginia teens,” Washington Examiner, 30 June 2008.
“Report: Area math, reading scores spike,” Washington Examiner, 25 June 2008.
“SPASH Prank Leads to T-shirt Controversy,” Stevens Point Journal, 31 May 2007.
“Honorary Cords Allowed at Graduation,” Hillsdale Collegian, 3 May 2007.
“Softball gets last win at home Monday,” Hillsdale Collegian, 3 May 2007
“Softball 16-20, fighting for tournament play,” Hillsdale Collegian, 26 April 2007
“Softball team 1-3; Libbe is GLIAC player of the week,” Hillsdale Collegian, 19 April 2007
“Weather a blessing in disguise,” Hillsdale Collegian, 12 April 2007
“Chargers go 1-1 Tuesday,” Hillsdale Collegian, 12 April 2007
“Team looks forward to home opener,” Hillsdale Collegian, 5 April 2007
“Local deals on student wheels,” Hillsdale Collegian, 5 April 2007
“Strings in perfect harmony,” Hillsdale Collegian, 5 April 2007
“Biotechnology confronted,” Hillsdale Collegian, 29 March 2007
“New faculty, old mission,” Hillsdale Collegian, 15 March 2007
“Fired gender-changing prof seeks legal talks,” Hillsdale Collegian, 8 March 2007
“Senior takes third in international contest,” Hillsdale Collegian, 1 March 2007
“Liberal arts, liberal minds,” Hillsdale Collegian, 1 March 2007
“Romney declares presidency,” Hillsdale Collegian, 15 February 2007
“Galloway mischief not cause for alarms,” Hillsdale Collegian, 16 November 2006
“‘Solo Deo Gloria’ lives up to its title,” Hillsdale Collegian, 9 November 2006
“Hillsdale in Playboy? Only in the 70s,” Hillsdale Collegian, 2 November 2006
“Ladies bring down the house,” Hillsdale Collegian, 2 November 2006
“Registration glitch irks students,” Hillsdale Collegian, 2 November 2006
“Groups try to link alternative farmers,” Stevens Point Journal, 24 July 2006.
United Way Starts Campaign with Motorcycle Rally,” Stevens Point Journal, 22 July 2006.
“Churches collaborate on Unity in Community,” Stevens Point Journal, 22 July 2006.
“United Way sets campaign goal,” Stevens Point Journal, 22 July 2006.
“Project Fresh Start hopes to help 800 kids,” Stevens Point Journal, 21 July 2006.
“Gas prices don’t keep attendees away,” Stevens Point Journal, 8 July 2006.
“Tunes, brews to highlight Crazy Days,” Stevens Point Journal, 7 July 2006.
“Migrants pressure nonprofits in summer,” Stevens Point Journal, 5 July2006.
“Red Cross combats drop in blood donations,” Stevens Point Journal, 25 June 2006.
“Home-schooled children stay busy in summer,” Stevens Point Journal, 23 June 2006.
“Group tackles alcohol problem,” Stevens Point Journal, 22 June 2006.
“Group hopes teens learn reality of alcohol use,” Stevens Point Journal (front-page series),21 June 2006.
“Group honors local land conservation advocate,” Stevens Point Journal, 14 June 2006.
“Video showcases city life,” Stevens Point Journal, 10 June 2006.
“Humane Society gets $250K boost,” Stevens Point Journal, 10 June 2006.
“Soldiers enjoy leave with families,” Stevens Point Journal (front page), 2 June 2, 2006.
“Groups help feed hungry kids during summer,” Stevens Point Journal, 30 May 2006.
“Boy battling fourth bout of kidney cancer,” Stevens Point Journal, 27 May 2006.
“Downtown to see new store July 1,” Stevens Point Journal, 27 May2006.
“Emergency food needs increase,” Stevens Point Journal, 25 May 2006.
“Event to help educate seniors,” Stevens Point Journal, 23 May 2006.
“Relocated computers won’t let us relax,” Hillsdale Collegian, 8 February 2007
“Core curriculum?” Hillsdale Collegian, 26 October 2006
“The natural roots of ‘Dale division,” Hillsdale Collegian, 13 April 2006
“’5Play us a song, you’re the piano man,’” Hillsdale Collegian, 26 April 2007
“Prof unmasks Aristophanes,” Hillsdale Collegian, 1 March 2007
“Mysterious fundraiser a success,” Hillsdale Collegian, 22 February 2007
“Street Names,” Hillsdale Collegian, 1 February 2007
“Snapshots: The regional tournament at Hillsdale,” Hillsdale Collegian, 16 November 2006
“Collegian exclusive: The SAI ball,” Hillsdale Collegian, 5 October 2006
“Hillsdale alum lives the rhythm,” Hillsdale Collegian, 28 September 2006
“Earthy eats meet all natural needs,” Hillsdale Collegian, 21 September 2006
“Empty seats,” Hillsdale Collegian, 21 September 2006
“Spain denies Stewarts visas,” Hillsdale Collegian, 7 September 2007
“Pacelli welcomes weary tour bikers,” Stevens Point Journal, 28 June 2006
“Eagle Scout hopeful refurbishes bicycles,” Stevens Point Journal, 26 June 2006
“New farm will house 3,000 cows” Stevens Point Journal, 12 June 2006
“Transplant recipient to tackle Walk Wisconsin,” Stevens Point Journal, 1 June 2006
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