May
26
2010
26
2010
Act II: Hello, teachers? This is Arne Duncan.
In my last post, I wrote the following:
There is definitely a common theme among them all: disappointment. But there’s another common theme as well: hope. We hope this is the start of something. We hope that the door remains cracked ...
May
25
2010
25
2010
Arne Duncan call: The Final Curtain or Just Act 1 ?
Stay positive, I keep reminding myself. For if I don't, my anger can make me unproductive to my cause. Stay positive, I keep reminding myself. For if I don't, I stray from my general belief that politicians enter into ...
May
23
2010
23
2010
More Details on My Topic for Monday’s Arne Duncan Call: Teachers at the Policy Table
So, just to continue yesterday's post on preparing for Monday's conference call with Arne Duncan, I wanted to cover a little of what we planned to discuss with the Secretary. Our topics, as I said before, were selected from ...
May
22
2010
22
2010
Conference Call with Arne Duncan and the DOE: Teachers at the Policy Table
I’m exhausted. It’s why I’ve been a little quiet as of late on my tweenteacher scene. But I assure you, it isn’t because I’ve been up late watching TV. (Although is anyone else watching Lost? I ...



