Mar 222013
 
New Chancellor: A Blank Slate?

By now, you probably know that Rebecca Blank has been selected as the next Chancellor of UW-Madison. We here at North Park Street welcome her to campus and hope she will carry on the mission statement of our great University with a focus on bringing UW-Madison to even greater heights. It’s fair to suggest Blank [...]

Feb 212013
 

I remember when Morgan Freeman called Black History Month “ridiculous.” I was surprised at the time, hearing a prominent black actor say such a thing, because it never occurred to me that black people might not actually be fans of Black History Month. After some thought, however, Mr. Freeman’s frustration made a lot of sense. [...]

On Learning to Be Wrong

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Feb 192013
 

Hello, long-lost friends. I’m sure the readership of NPS has been just dying to know what I’ve been up to and where I’ve been all this time (sassy backtalk not needed…). Where have I been… let’s see… getting my ass kicked by a bunch of 12 year olds. Writing this post almost feels like coming [...]

Feb 132013
 
Breaking: Wendy Kopp to step aside as Teach For America CEO; will serve as board chair

Yesterday, the Teach For America Board of Directors appointed the TFA President and COO as co-CEOs, effective March 1.  They will succeed TFA Wendy Kopp in this position who is will remain involved as Chairman of the Board and as CEO of the relatively new Teach For All organization of which she is a co-founder. [...]

Feb 082013
 
Christian Hansen's campaign gives big middle finger to Madison unions as Resnick picks up AFSCME endorsement

Yesterday, I received a tip from a North Park Street Observer about the issue. Christian Hansen was a NO SHOW to the AFSCME endorsement meeting. A tipster said about the ordeal: This is seen as a big fuck you to city employees and unions in Madison. Resnick won the AFSCME endorsement after losing it to Kyle Szarzynski [...]