This Week In Education: Thompson: Basics Are The Key, Not Gimmicks

This Week In Education: Thompson: Basics Are The Key, Not Gimmicks

Thompson: Basics Are The Key, Not Gimmicks

by john thompson

The real key to school reform is "blocking and tackling" not popular "reforms" like performance pay or breaking large high schools into smaller communities says Rick Hess, as he praised Heather Zedadsky's examination of five districts that have won the Broad Prize. For instance, creating kindergarten programs of real excellence takes high-quality implementation. Central offices must do the hard work of creating a culture of trust and service," rather than one of "gotcha." But I must question the