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Dr. Matthew Ladner Presentation on “The Florida Model for Education Reform”

FILE - In this April 4, 2002 file photo, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, right, and Lt. Gov. Frank Brogan unveil the new Florida state stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service, in Tallahassee, Fla. When Jeb Bush entered Florida’s political scene two decades ago, he did so as a self-proclaimed “head-banging conservative,” vowing to capture the governor’s office and “club this government into submission.” Now, as Bush takes steps toward a presidential bid, those first two campaigns provide a window into the evolution of his political persona and his troubles with conservative activists who consider him to be too moderate for today’s Republican Party. (AP Photo/Phil Coale, File)

Dr. Matthew Ladner of the Arizona-based Goldwater Institute presented on “The Florida Model for Education Reform” at the 2009 New Mexico Turnaround Conference last week. His powerpoint presentation provides a clear path forward for New Mexico. The answer: implementation of reforms undertaken in Florida including vouchers, tax credits, clear and firm state standards, a ban on social promotion, and alternative teacher certification (among others).

The results in terms of achievement have been astonishing and should provide a blueprint for New Mexico policymakers.

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Jonah Goldberg Addresses New Mexico Turnaround Conference

In case you missed it or were not able to attend, syndicated columnist Jonah Goldberg spoke at the New Mexico Turnaround conference which was held on Friday and Saturday the 18th and 19th of September. The video appears in two parts below:

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RGF President Paul Gessing Discusses Albuquerque Transportation Tax

Albuquerque voters are voting now to decide whether or not to extend a 1/4 cent transportation tax. RGF President Paul Gessing was interviewed for a segment on Channel 13’s news broadcast on the fact that the tax has no expiration date and that voters would benefit from seeing $35 million in their pockets rather than being used by local government. An article and video of the story are available here.

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Video of Rep. Martin Heinrich’s Towh Hall

Paul Gessing of the Rio Grande Foundation was a panelist at Rep. Heinrich’s town hall meeting this past Saturday, August 22nd. Video of the event is now available:

Check it out and let me know what you think:

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Freedom in Crisis speech by David Boaz

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