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Opinions And Musings By Gregory Humphrey. "Why should I not learn something new every day, and, if I can, shine a light into the eye of my heart?" Mirza Saleh

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August 30, 2026

How To Create A Winning School Year For Children

Parents are gearing up to send their children back to school in just a matter of days. Backpacks with school supplies, a new shirt, and fresh jeans. While many school supply stores list what each grade level needs for notebooks and folders, no list is provided for what families need to supply at home to… Continue reading

Dane County, Education, madison, wisconsin

Education, family, learning, parenting, schools
August 22, 2026

One City School Wants In, Madison Taxpayers Shouldn’t Foot Kaleem Caire’s Bill At The Expense Of Our Public Schools

I strongly support our public school system. I am not a proponent of charter schools, as they undermine our public schools. So, I am concerned about the news this week that an independent charter school, One City Schools, is seeking to be absorbed by the Madison School District. I trust that the School Board members… Continue reading

Charter Schools, Education, madison, Taxes

Education, learning, madison, one-city-school, politics, teachers, teaching
April 26, 2026

May 1st Is A Teaching Moment Outside Of Madison’s School Classrooms

May 1st is International Workers’ Day and often referred to as a “Day Without Immigrants”, where immigrant rights groups, labor unions, and folks like you and me join forces to organize protests advocating for worker rights, protesting immigration policies, and demonstrating the economic impact of immigrant labor. Many school districts have chosen to close their… Continue reading

Books, Education, immigrants, madison, Racism, Social Commentary, Society

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How To Create A Winning School Year For Children

One City School Wants In, Madison Taxpayers Shouldn’t Foot Kaleem Caire’s Bill At The Expense Of Our Public Schools

May 1st Is A Teaching Moment Outside Of Madison’s School Classrooms