Monthly Archives: March 2012

How many are dropping out?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by kcwalpole

It never ceases to amaze me that there is no sense of concern over a dropout rate of 78 percent in Alachua County. Essentially, we are talking of 2 kids out of every ten by the most generous standards. The … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways anyone can go to college without student loans.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by kcwalpole

This is a creative list but in many ways not all that much of a practicle list for those getting out of prison. However, the reality is if you don’t research and be creative then you will fall into a … Continue reading →

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Fla. gets C-minus in corruptibility assessment

Posted on March 26, 2012 by kcwalpole

As bad as it sounds the fine print points out that Florida is tied for 18th place from the top as far as integrity goes. That is scary because there are 32 states lower on the list than Florida and … Continue reading →

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Adult Education

Posted on March 23, 2012 by kcwalpole

This is a must read site for any coming out of prison even contemplating going back to school. Adult Education Choosing an Adult Education Program Higher Education Degrees Available Adult Education Tests Benefits of Adult Education Distance Learning Programs Preparing … Continue reading →

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Lake City mourns stabbing death of prison sergeant

Posted on March 23, 2012 by kcwalpole

There is a sad reality to being a prison guard and that is often death will sit on your shoulder. However, when I reviewed the cause of death for those working in the Department of Correction and found a couple … Continue reading →

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Student-Loan Debt Tops $1 Trillion

Posted on March 23, 2012 by kcwalpole

Anyone coming out of prison and going to college needs to take a close look at how they are going to finance their education. I have seen those that had money, worked their way through, took out loans and others … Continue reading →

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Court reviews life terms for young killers

Posted on March 22, 2012 by kcwalpole

It is begining to appear as if the Suprem Court is whittling away at mandatory minimums. They have been and remained focused on the question of treating kids as adults. “….Justice Anthony Kennedy raised the lack of flexibility in sentencing … Continue reading →

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Court weighs US power over states in health case

Posted on March 22, 2012 by kcwalpole

It appears as if the Supreme Court is on track to making some potentially explosive changes in the way the federal government does business. On the surface their look at federal health legislation has far wider implications then health care … Continue reading →

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Polk Sheriff Judd defends treatment of juveniles in jail

Posted on March 22, 2012 by kcwalpole

From the sheriff that gave you “You kill a policeman it means no arrest…no Miranda rights…no negotiations…nothing but as many bullets as we can shoot into you…PERIOD.” comes this revelation: ‘Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd denied Wednesday that any juvenile … Continue reading →

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Court: Lawyers Must Adequately Help On Plea Deals

Posted on March 22, 2012 by kcwalpole

This could become a nightmare for the courts as it will undoubtedly be a rich source of appeals for both those in prison as well as those that have been sent to prison and released. Don’t know how it will … Continue reading →

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