Listening to Diane Ravitch on Leonard Lopate just about makes me want to cry; if you click through the previous post you may very well feel the same way.

So, I thought it might be good to offer a respite.

For all those who are heading towards some sort of apology, or would like to forget their most recent apology, I present you The Apologies of the Week, a favorite section from Harry Shearer’s Le Show, on NPR.

For all those who would like proof that there is truth to the phrase “making matters worse,” click here to listen to this select segment from early May.

Need a good laugh?  I do have to admit, I haven’t heard much on his show from any education officials….