The Best Paragraph I've Read:

"You got a better theory? Have at it. Maybe the evidence emerging over coming hours and days will illuminate new possibilities. For now, though, it’s worth reflecting that election night surprises — and even murky, inconclusive results—are themselves a vindication of democratic culture. Operatives, journalists, the politicians themselves — they are all frauds when they profess with any confidence that they know what’s going to happen. Here was a confusing result that suggests a country searching for a new normal after years of bizarre upheavals. That is politics working the way it is supposed to."

This paragraph comes from Politico.com.  The article is titled: "The 2022 Election Was Almost Normal."  The article is written by John F. Harris.  You can read the full article here:

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/11/09/the-2022-election-was-almost-normal-00066036

Fellow social studies and government teachers Kevin Kopec and Tom Romito join Zac and Don.  The four discuss the recent national election results.  They talked about the results they found most interesting.  They also speculate on the 2024 election.

The Best Paragraph I've Read:

It’s a transition away from more than a decade of “gee-whiz” projects—think self-driving cars, flying cars, metaverses and crypto—all fueled by seemingly limitless cash and venture-backed meal-replacement slurries. The task at hand now: the sometimes-boring but always-important work of building and expanding businesses that actually make money, by delivering things people and companies want and need. Sent from my iPhone.

This paragraph comes from the Wall Street Journal.  The article is titled: "Tech Is Getting Boring.  That's a Good Thing."  The article is written by Christopher Mims.  You can read the full article here:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-is-getting-boring-thats-a-good-thing-11667016004

Zac and Don talk about the Big Tech companies.  They talk about their failed projects, slowing growth, and their still VERY profitable businesses.  They wonder if these companies are still cool.  They pick their favorite Big Tech stock for the next ten years.  

There is no paragraph or article this week.  Instead, Zac and Don speak with their longtime friend and colleague Chad Swett who is on the verge of retiring from education.  The three discuss whether education and students have changed over the past twenty-five years.  They also seek Chad's advice for teachers remaining in the profession along with his proudest moments in the classroom.