Remembering Ron Thorpe
Ron Thorpe articulated a grand vision for the teaching profession and pursued it with gusto, never dissuaded by the scope of the challenge or the likelihood of some stumbles along the way. ...
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National Board Academy: Talking About Race Among Teachers
It was exciting to have frank conversations about race and privilege in education - broadly in American society and in schools, in our own classrooms and schools, in our professional organizations and...
National Board Academy Kicks Off
The NBPTS Academy convenes in Arizona, bringing together a small but powerful group of teacher leaders and education advocates from around the country....
Who’s Going to Teach in Indiana?
Not long ago, Indiana was lauded for its education reform policies. Will voters hold the politicians accountable now that Indiana can't attract or retain enough teachers?...
A True Reformer Steps Down to Fight On
No one can say Carol Burris was against standards, against accountability, or afraid of scrutiny in her own practices. They certainly can't say she wasn't outstanding at her job. Her departure is a lo...
Identity Safety First
Discussions of curriculum and instruction are integral to our profession, but at times we neglect some of the foundational concerns that enable or inhibit learning in the first place. That's the value...
Make Time for ‘Defies Measurement’ (full review)
In "Defies Measurement," Shannon Puckett has produced a documentary that illustrates what has been lost, and what we stand to lose, through the misuse of standardized test results to drive education r...
Helping Students Afford College
Since they were in elementary school, we've told our students that if they worked hard, they could go to college, that education was the path towards financial security. What if that's not true?...
Travels End, Journey Continues
After visiting 63 schools spanning almost 900 miles of California, I'm done with the road trips - but the learning continues. ...
Must Watch: Education Documentary, “Defies Measurement”
"Defies Measurement" is an education documentary that tells a compelling local story of a school closure, situated against a backdrop of misguided and destructive education reform policies. ...