John Wooden.
and thinks there might be a lesson here for school reformers.
Coach Wooden was known for many memorable maxims, many of which — like “Be quick, but don’t hurry” — could helpfully guide our current reform efforts if heeded. But it’s another Woodenism I thought of as I finished (Frank) Rich’s piece about Obama’s Best and Brightest: “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.”
LAist reports on the downtown (Yes. There is one!) L.A. rally to fund arts education.
We went to see Get Him to the Greek last night.
I laughed.
The babbling of Arne Duncan brought to you by
Kenneth Libby.
spedteacher Tweets: Trying to convince my principal that showing World Cup matches in my geography
Gaza City, Palestine.
