Archive for May, 1999

On Being An Educator

You know, it is not easy being an educator. It’s not easy being the center of a highly politicized and panicy public discussion. It’s not easy being held accountable and answerable and liable for every word and move. It is not easy being demeaned and treated as an amateur or treated as a child. It [...]

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My Dictionary of Good Teaching–My Long Reply

I think some people still don’t like the words that I am offering Kenny. This last one, WILBY,” prompted someone to lash out and say, “You sound like an impractical greeting card.” Hallmarkish? Well….Yes….I do care enough to send the very best, and mean the words. Impractical and useless? I think not. I think my [...]

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