Equally important Must Read by Wendy Lecker: Leaping to reform without first looking
by jonpelto
And for those following the “education reform” debate, here is another important – must read – piece from Wendy Lecker. This one published in the Hearst Newspapers on December 14, 2012
Wendy Lecker: Leaping to reform without first looking:
Read the full piece at: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Wendy-Lecker-Leaping-to-reform-without-first-4119584.php#ixzz2H7vELpou
“Show your work,” is a familiar admonishment students hear. Teachers want to ensure that students did not just pick or copy an answer but rather that they analyzed a question and understand the steps supporting their conclusion. Perhaps this rule should apply to
A must read – Beware of Foundations Bearing Gifts
A must read – Beware of Foundations Bearing Gifts
by jonpelto
CTNewsjunkie commentator, Sarah Darer Littman, wrote a must read “education reform” commentary piece in the middle of December, but alas, it came out on the weekend of the horrible events that took place in Newtown. I’m taking the liberty of highlighting it here. You can find the full piece at: http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/ctnj.php/archives/entry/op-ed_beware_of_foundations_bearing_gifts/ OP-ED | Beware of Foundations Bearing Gifts [...]
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