Monday, March 12, 2012

Schools Matter: Krash Course 3

Schools Matter: Krash Course 3:


Krash Course 3

Ever wonder how you can become an educator, education expert, or education reformer?

Well, since 60 Minutes has bought into the most recent con-de-jure, the Khan Academy, let's consider how people become educators.

How about Secretary of Education Arne Duncan?

Peter Smagorinsky puts it best:
"Let’s trace his path to the presidential Cabinet. One of Duncan’s childhood friends, John Rogers, appointed Duncan director of the Ariel Education Initiative in Chicago. Duncan’s directorship led to Ariel’s reincarnation as a charter school, following which Duncan was advanced in the Chicago Public School system from deputy chief of staff to chief executive officer. Note that he worked exclusively at the executive level, never stooping to teach classes or learn about schools except from an operational perspective."
Or how about Bill Gates? This one is easy, to become an education expert or education reformer, amass billions