By John Thompson. The front page New York Times article, by veteran reporter Motoko Rich has unleashed quite a backlash. Its title, “Oakland District at Heart of Drive to Transform Urban Education,” points to the reason why the high-poverty district’s ill-conceived corporate reform campaign …
By Michelle Strater Gunderson. I worked the work of three people this week. I do not say this to be congratulated or slapped on the back. I have never been one of those people who brag about being tired because I do too much. I say this because it is true. This past week the students at my school were taking the …