by Adam J Pearson
May 4, 2011
Teaching is for me an almost ideal profession. Yes, it is exhausting, stressful, and (in terms of mere money) poorly paying. However, it is also transformative. It forces me to face my limitations, fears, and insecurities and grow. It forces me to be bold, to dare to care, to practice compassion. It asks me to [...]
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by Anthony P Johnson
April 13, 2011
Too many prisons, but not enough good schools. Too many weapons, but not enough educational tools. Not enough effective teachers, but way too many fools. Too many students piled in one classroom–35 up to 45–and possibly more. Over 60% of them are academically incapable of passing — and more than 50% will drop out of [...]
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