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Sunday, October 3, 2010

Schools Matter: Jay P. Green Celebrates Victory

Schools Matter: Jay P. Green Celebrates Victory

Jay P. Green Celebrates Victory

I wouldn't normally post/quote the thoughts of Jay P. Greene, but his commentary on the changing winds in education reform is highly relevant. Why do I read Greene's writings? Because it's worth reading the thoughts of those with drastically different viewpoints; because Greene is, like it or not, influential; and because the best way to critique your enemy is to do your best to get into their head and discover the weaknesses in their argument. From the mind of Greene:

I have no idea why a bunch of ed reformers are so gloomy. Matt [Ladner] has already observed how Rick Hess and Mike Petrilli can’t seem to enjoy the moment when ed reform ideas go