Reconnecting McDowell: A New Paradigm For Education Reform
Reconnecting McDowell, in the words of AFT President Randi Weingarten, means that “neither demography nor geography should determine destiny.” That’s a tall order. One look at the geography of McDowell County might daunt anyone but the bravest of souls. This Washington Post photo essaytells the story well. On Friday, I was driven to Welch, the county seat. Roads