The Power of a Gimmick
Recently, a friend of mine, who is very involved in the ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) awareness and fundraising community, stopped…
The Good Old Days
For my brothers Inspired by Ralph Fletcher’s “The Good Old Days” Sometimes I remember the good old days crowded…
Non-Public Role of Religion
I absolutely respect your decision to observe your religion, and I thank you for your respect of my decision to…
The Rubber Rooms: Reformed!
The name of this place elicits loud laughter, if not confusion, amongst those not in the know. The rubber rooms…
The Purpose of Standardized Tests… What is it?
I watched a recent Q&A webcast Arne Duncan gave with Organizing for America. Â Despite my criticism of where education reform…
Reply from the Office of the Secretary of Education
December 16, 2009 Thank you for your letter to Secretary Arne Duncan sharing your thoughts on the methods used to…
Dear Secretary Arne Duncan
November 18, 2009 U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW (LBJ Education Building, 7W311) Washington, D.C. 20202 Dear Secretary…
National Prayer Day
* I am an atheist. I’ve always been; my parents are not religious, and I was not raised with any…
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
There have been many developments in the world of education recently, particularly in New York City. However, there is one…
Hopeful
After reading an interview in U.S. News, I am cautiously excited about Arne Duncan. I had hoped that President Obama…