More Villainous Than Hypocrisy
Democracy rests on an agreement that disagreements are inevitable and healthy and that democracy is at its best a way to sort them out with the least harm to the weakest and least of its citizens. Read Full Post >
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March 24, 2011
February 10, 2011
Egypt and NYC
In New York City, there are a thousand schools with a million-plus students, and yet there is no avenue for a democratic voice. Read Full Post >
January 20, 2011
Making Alliances With Open Eyes
It always surprises me that small class size is understood to be critical to teachers and students knowing each other well by some who then condemn small schools. Read Full Post >
January 13, 2011
When Good Words Become the Enemy
I had such faith in the abstract when I began teaching. And to my delighted surprise even the children I was told were too deprived to play, or had no language for play, etc., took to it without a single lesson. Read Full Post >
October 14, 2010
Considering 'The Same Thing Over and Over'
Deborah Meier uses Frederick Hess's book, The Same Thing Over and Over, as the springboard for a bigger look at school reform and the conflict between hype and reality in school change. Read Full Post >
October 07, 2010
Beyond Anger Lies Hope?
Building communities of mutual respect and trust isn't helped by the forces out there intent on sowing distrust. Read Full Post >
May 27, 2010
Good Schooling Is Built on Respect
Dear Diane, I saw some wonderful little schools in California last week and return feeling more optimistic about the survival of the kind of schooling I treasure. But I also spoke to many beleaguered educators who, as you noted, are feeling the brunt of the "de-formers" and the media barrage agains... Read Full Post >
March 25, 2010
What Are the Trade-Offs?
Dear Diane, Lucid and to the point, Diane. I'll sign on. Once again, we may confront a law that penalizes schools that don't eliminate differential test score outcomes that correlate with race, class, disability, or language spoken at home. (And that pays teachers based on scores, and favors charte... Read Full Post >
March 04, 2010
It's Not Too Late...Probably
Dear Diane, They say the best reason for studying history is that it helps you see that the future is still a work in progress. And your new book—The Death and Life of the Great American School System—is an important step toward moving forward. Your clarity and quiet passion, I'm happy ... Read Full Post >
February 04, 2010
Why Isn't the 'Mother of Small Schools' Feeling Smug?
Dear Diane, Funny you should ask, Diane. Yes, I am still a sort-of supporter of small schools—within the right context. I came across a big, heavy award from 2004 called The Small Schools Award: "In honor of your support, in a bold way and over the long haul of small schools that educate o... Read Full Post >
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