Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Provocative

As we all embark on another school year, it's worth thinking about the meaning of our work as educators.  I found these two items today that I think are important and timely. 

From The Atlantic an article about college choices - or rather school choices.  I think its time to really ask kids what sort of educatio they are looking for.  And it's time we ask ourselves what sort of education we are providing.  And that leads us to...

From the Wall Street Journal an article about why many great teachers are looking at other careers but why they are exactly the ones best suited to create the change we need in our schools and communities.

A few things to ponder....

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