Pointers on Headlines, Editorials and Role of Editorial Board
Recent conversations and letters to the editor convinced me that nearly four years since my first "newspaper primer" column, the time is right to refresh some basics about my favorite source of local current events information.
Who are Today’s Teens?
I have noticed that people who believe in stereotypes typically don't have contact with the stereotyped group. Stereotypes might have evolved from incidents or anecdotes, which have tried to describe a certain group; however, stereotypes certainly don't tell the whole story.
City Council Caves to Whiny Trail NIMBYs
With the decision to remove Jackson Oaks from the Trails and
Stereotype Threat, One Reason for Academic Underperformance
The 2007 California Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) results were released in August, and according to State Superintendent of Education Jack O'Connell, "This year's results offer both encouragement and reasons for serious concerns."
City Police Dispatch Service Cost Analysis is Flawed
At a recent council meeting, a council subcommittee submitted a report that determined that it was not economically feasible or justifiable to contract for police dispatch services. The analysis was a simple comparison of the salary of one Morgan Hill dispatcher compared with the salary of a County of Santa Clara's dispatcher. They are almost the same. However, the study did not consider other costs, and efficiencies and is significantly flawed for the purpose of determining if a cost savings could be achieved should the city decide to contract for dispatch services.
