Wednesday, March 12, 2014

The Limits of Teacher Autonomy | Paul Bruno

The Limits of Teacher Autonomy | Paul Bruno:



The Limits of Teacher Autonomy

2789011953_eb1bdc27e9_nThis post from Matt Bruenig has just enough educational implications for me to indulge some of my philosophical tendencies. Discussing Justin Green’s complaint about anti-discrimination laws infringing on personal freedom, Matt writes:
Now ask yourself this question: can people in the U.S. refuse to engage in private commerce with anyone for any reason?
The answer is clearly yes. If you do not want to engage in commerce with, say, a black person, you are not forced to. Nobody requires you to operate a hotel, a restaurant, or any other  The Limits of Teacher Autonomy | Paul Bruno: