Duncan’s “Principals”
The role of government in education has varied greatly in the last 30 years. Traditionally, the governmental power within education was allotted to states but with the advent of NCLB, the Feds now have...
View ArticleASCD’s Legislative Agenda-Day 1 of LILA
The challenge to “change the world” is given to educators every day. Our world may change in scope, from a single student to a classroom or a school. Today was the first day of ASCD’s Leadership...
View ArticleThoughts on This Election Day
Voting in Dixville Notch, NH this morning Today is Election Day in America. Here are some non-partisan thoughts that I am penning during the second half of my lunch: I voted in my home town this...
View ArticleLincoln the Leader
I have been fascinated by Lincoln since middle school when I became interested in his last days and specifically the controversy surrounding his assassination. (Did you know there’s revisionist...
View ArticleFirst Glance at the Inauguration Speech
I hope you had the chance to hear the President’s Inauguration Speech today. This address has often been pivotal in American history. Jefferson’s, Lincoln’s second, and Kennedy’s are all very...
View ArticleThe Role of the Feds in Local Public Schools
Tweet Turmoil certainly exists within our federal government, no matter where you sit on the politics. From an unorthodox President to a House and Senate who have difficulty working together (save the...
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