Full Interview, Part III, with Former Charter Teacher at Brooklyn Ascend
Below is Part III of my interview with Emily Talmage. Parts I and II can be found here and here.INT: When you think of Brooklyn Ascend, what comes to mind?R: The first thing that comes to mind is that I am so happy I'm not there. INT: Is there an image that you end up with?R: Yeah. The image that comes to mind is this kid with their mouth closed, with their hands by their side, and really no
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Schools Matter: Walking and Talking with Secretary DuncanWhile too little focus is aimed at the substance of education reform claims and the criticisms of the reform movement, critics of misguided education reform are often discredited for their tone.Beneath the political civility of political appointees, such as Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, however, are equally offensive implications, whic