When Labels and Data Contradict

When labels for student assessment do not match statistical truth, we create a false sense of educational security. More to the point, our falsity ignores the needs of non-proficient students. We have work to do. Continue reading

When the Edges Crumble, We All Fall Down

Public education is the backbone of our nation. It is how we pass our culture and society to future generations. We cannot allow that passing to be distorted by political interests. Children need to be taught to think, not what to think. Continue reading

We Are Born To Hear; We Must Be Taught To Listen

The difference between hearing and listening is the difference between noise and a symphony. We hear the noise; we listen to what the music says to us. A major part of our work is teaching all children to listen. Continue reading