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Author Archives: Steve Reick
How Many Renewable Energy Credits Does It Take To Screw in a Light Bulb?
With the House convening on Thursday to consider energy/climate legislation that’s been negotiated by Democrats, labor unions and environmentalists, I’ve been reading up on what the bill provides and have a few observations and questions. . First of all, the … Continue reading
Posted in Energy
Tagged Coal, Natural Gas, Nuclear Power, Renewable Energy, Solar Power, Wind Power
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H.B. 4117: Posting Curriculum Online Gives Parents a Glimpse of What’s Being Taught to Their Kids
The past year has seen a tsunami of State government initiatives pointed straight at our public school system. From the implementation of Culturally Responsible Teaching and Leading Standards (CRTL) to mask mandates that put bureaucrats in the position of in … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Critical Race Theory, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Curriculum, Public Schools
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**UPDATED X 2** As the CDC Dithers, Schools Twist in the Wind
Last week the board for my local school district met and the main topic on the agenda was the matter of whether students, teachers and staff would be required to wear masks. The board gave a great deal of time … Continue reading
You Don’t Apportion Legislative Districts With a Random Survey
Like every other state, Illinois is in the process of drawing new legislative boundaries as is required every 10 years after the taking of the census. This year is unique because (like everything else) COVID interrupted the process. . The … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois Constitution
Tagged American Community Survey, Apportionment, Census, Voting
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“Culturally Responsive Teaching” Standards: Whether They’re Adopted Is Up To You
In my last blog post, I discussed the “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” which have been promulgated by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and which will be considered by JCAR at its February meeting. Rather than reinventing … Continue reading