Schools Matter: Clueless in Seattle

Schools Matter: Clueless in Seattle

Clueless in Seattle

by Jim Horn

Posted at Common Dreams:

by Jesse Hagopian

"Hi, Arne. My name is Jesse Hagopian."

As I locked eyes and firmly shook hands, I wondered if my years of teaching would be enough to help the freshman Secretary of Education gain the knowledge and skills he would need.

Arne Duncan had come to the Seattle area on July 9 to address Aviation High School, and his visit happened to coincide with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) convention taking place in Seattle. I joined the