Mission Mission reminds us of the incredible Meklit Hadero and her new album. Lots to love here including as Mission Mission points out, her continued involvement in Mission arts.
Earlier Today
Where Does the Ed Money Go
Beyond Chron has a good piece on school financing with this chart from Ed-Source, also a good resource for education wonk-a-bees. (Like me.)
Good to look at all of this as schools are asked to put together budgets for next year and some site committees are asking questions – like do we need some administrators and do we need expensive consultants. Check on the school near you.
Even Earlier
Check Rachel’s postings if you’re looking for something fun this week.
If not, keep reading.
When Cards are Too Smart
Or not smart enough. Translink will soon be changed to Clipper although EZRider may or may not link to whatever it’s called. Too bad they don’t have a card that can figure out a way to finance public transportation without raising fees, cutting service and degrading the lives and proficiency of operators. In the meantime, let’s hope the smart card does not meet the same fate as Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson in the original Easy Rider.
A Murder With No Apparent Motive.
This from Bay City News Service by way of SF Appeal on the arraignment of Maximo Hong Fajardo Jr., 32, who plead not guilty in the murder–by pillow–of Barbara McIver at the Convalescent Center at 5767 Mission St.
Unemployment Statistics that Look Better than Life
So, here from SF Weekly we have the good news on the unemployment statistics, but the bad news from those who gather every morning at Shotwell at 18th looking for work.