JOhn Watson

2 months ago | virtualschooling.wordpress.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson

BY JOHN WATSONThe percentage of post-secondary students taking one or more online courses has generally been higher than the percentage of K-12 students who are online, and accurate data are more available at the post-secondary level as well. Therefore, it’s worth checking in on post-secondary online learning enrollments from time to time.

Jan 22, 2025 | conservativehome.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson

John Watson was a partner in a City legal practice and formerly edited the Shaw Sheet online magazine. Some governments are like cats. Anxious for revenues to fund their pet projects they sit motionless in the corner until a nice big mouse runs across the floor. Then, bang! Mouse flattened and its fat goes to swell the government coffers. Job done! Treasury mew with delight.

Dec 1, 2024 | localmatters.co.nz | JOhn Watson |John Watson

With the end of the year fast approaching I wish everyone all the best for Christmas and New Year. At Auckland Council, the last 12 months have been a mixed bag – uncertainty over the ferry, Gulf Harbour golf course, and development generally. There was also the nonsensical attempt to demolish and sell off North Harbour Stadium, ultimately thwarted by a strong public campaign.

Nov 21, 2024 | conservativehome.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson

John Watson was a partner in a City legal practice and formerly edited the online magazine Shaw Sheet. Whether Rachel Reeves adds betting expertise to her ‘undoubted’ skillset – she was of course a junior chess champion – the budget represents a giant wager. We all know that the key to national revival is an increase in GDP.

Nov 15, 2024 | zephyrnet.com | JOhn Watson |John Watson

BY JOHN WATSONK-12 Online Education Service Market Poised for Explosive Growth, reads the headline on the press release. That headline does exactly what it's meant to, which is to catch my eye and get me to click on the link. But it didn't get me to take the next step, which is to buy the report that is available for sale. Instead, I'm going to comment on the points being made in the press release. Why am I doing this?