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School Books - K-12 Edition
A roundup and capsule reviews of some education-related reading.
Excellent Sheep Run the World: Part II - Michelle Rhee
William Deresiewicz's "excellent sheep" often find themselves at the nexus of money, politics, and power. Why do they do so much harm?
Those "Excellent Sheep" Run the World: Part I
Excellent Sheep is an intramural squabble, but the rest of us have a stake in the outcome.
Doing the Right Things
A teacher's job is not to monitor students, but to engage them.
New Cell Phone/Computer Policy Draft Version
I don't want cell phones in class, but I'm seeking agreement, rather than banning by fiat.
Rethinking My Cell Phone/Computer Policy
A Twitter conversation caused a conversion (sort of).
Data-Driven Madness
We're putting faith in the wrong things, efficiency over freedom and mercy.
Being Used to the 'Best' of Your Abilities
A former student thought I'd been demoted. The notion it might be true stuck with me.