It's interesting how previous education secretaries go on to jobs that are anti-public schooling, mostly promoting digital learning. Arne Duncan, who was President Obama’s education secretary, just … Read More
Discipline: Schools MUST Treat ALL Students Fairly
School discipline is one of the most difficult problems facing public schools. Many private, parochial, and charter schools control enrollment, and choose not to work with students exhibiting … Read More
Bellwether: The Sheep Who is Leading Teachers, Children, and Parents Off the Cliff!
Long ago, it was common practice for shepherds to hang a bell around the neck of one sheep in their flock, thereby designating it the lead sheep. This animal was called the bellwether. ~Mirriam … Read More
“Duck and Cover Kids,” and the Problems with “Teachers Packing”
By Jim Gifford I recall from my youth the cliché “Duck and Cover". This was the catch-phrase created for our nuclear war drills which were designed to prepare all children at school to hide or … Read More
Slow Learners in the Age of Hyperlearning
Who decides what slow learning is in this country? Every student deserves a free public education with teachers who understand their educational needs. Not only are corporate reformers slamming slow … Read More