Nancy Flanagan has started a teacher-bloggers’ chain letter on “Five Things I Wish Policy-Makers Knew About My Classroom.” Among the items on her own list:
There is no such thing as a foolproof curriculum that works reliably for all kids, or even most kids.Blondieb_school__morguefile Policymakers may wish those magic programs existed, so schools could buy guaranteed progress—but surefire lessons are an illusion.
If you have a blog, why not pick up the meme?