Monthly Archives: February 2011
Videos for the Classroom: The original 1939 “King’s Speech”
The Neighborhood would love to give a hearty congratulations to Colin Firth, director Tom Hooper and the rest of the cast and crew of the 4-time Academy Award-winning The King’s Speech. Both Firth and Geoffrey Rush give magesterial performances as … Continue reading
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The Ham-Fisted Problem in the Wisconsin Union Crisis
It’s one of many mantras here at the Neighborhood—in a democracy, style matters as much as (if not more than) substance. We’ve seen it in Obama’s election. We’ve seen it in Michelle Rhee’s unceremonious exit from the DC public schools. … Continue reading
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This Day in History 2/22: Happy Birthday, George Washington!
A big birthday salute to our first President (under our current Constitution) George Washington, born on February 22, 1732 (according to the current Gregorian calendar) in Virginia. Needless to say, almost every school boy and girl can recite Georgie’s accomplishments … Continue reading →
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