Welcome!

Glad you dropped in. This blog is basically a woodshed for a lot of my intellectual ideas. I'm currently in the research phase of trying to apply to a Ph.D. program. Here, I'm gaining the discipline of consistent writing as I network with other families, leaders, activists, and curious folks. The focus will be on education in DC and the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia), but I expect that I will wade into some educational debates and offer a few digressions along the way.

A few reminders:

• Please say hello if you stop by! I allow anonymous comments so that people feel comfortable sharing there viewpoints.
• Please respect other commenters and avoid excessive profanity. I reserve the right to delete any posts that I consider to be disrespectful to others or bleed into personal attacks.
• This blog expresses opinions, working research, and changing viewpoints. Please be generous in allowing me to correct my mistakes or evolve in my thinking.
• I am interested in guest bloggers and freelancing (at prices from exposure on up) for other blogs. Drop me a line at jasoneducator@gmail.com if you're interested.
• I am a professional tutor, presenter, researcher, activist and school/nonprofit provider. If you're intrigued by what you read here, please consider making a request for those services at jasoneducator@gmail.com.

Some thank yous off the bat:

• My mom! She helped me change the name from the old blog that's only got 3 posts. 
• Patrick Reddington at Federal Baseball. A lot of my writing style, twitter habits, and networking skills were developed on his blog. I respect him a great deal.
• Mark Zuckerman at Natsinsider.com. Mark courageously went the independent route full-time when the Washington Times foolishly removed its sports section (since restored). I respect his writing and responsiveness on his blog.
• All those who prodded me to make this kind of move, especially JE, BMG, and numerous others I'm forgetting.
• All loved ones who have helped me get through some very tough times with my intellect and gifts intact, especially  DNC, ADC, APC, NDC, DSC, JE, DD, RD, MD(RIP), CLC(RIP), CMW, JE, BMG, MK, and TN.
• My intellectual heroes, teachers, doctors, mentors, and counselors. You have all showed courage, love, and patience in working with a demanding student.
• My past, current, and future coworkers and students, especially SG, brother of hated Big Blue fan AG and dogmother of DG. Let's change our world and its values.