New York: Cuomo’s Pathetic Attempt to Pretend He is Not Really Asking Bill Gates to Reinvent Education
When Governor Cuomo got the blowback from parents and educators who were outraged at the idea that he invited Bill Gates (and now Eric Schmidt of Google) to “reinvent” education in the state, he pretended he didn’t say it.
He (or someone on his staff) wrote a message yesterday on his Facebook page:
“Teachers are heroes & nothing could ever replace in-person learning — COVID has reinforced that.
The re-imagine education task force focuses on using technology most effectively while schools are closed & to provide more opportunities to students no matter where they are.
This will be done in full partnership with educators and administrators — that’s the only way it could be successful.”
Bringing in Bill Gates only to re-imagine education during the time that schools are closed?
Wait a minute. Blogger and education activist Peter Goodman (who attends every meeting of the state CONTINUE READING: New York: Cuomo’s Pathetic Attempt to Pretend He is Not Really Asking Bill Gates to Reinvent Education | Diane Ravitch's blog