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Russ Walsh's avatar

Wonderful analysis, Peter. So much wisdom here. It is interesting that the improvement model you suggest is in evidence, imperfectly, in affluent districts, where pressures from outside the schools is a little less evident. And any essay that mentions the great Jack Teagarden must be wise indeed.

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Adrian Neibauer's avatar

I love your jazz metaphor for teaching! If only public education was seen in the same light as artistic, professional musicians.

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Sue Granzella's avatar

I appreciate your pointing out what's *real* in teaching, not the impossible ideal.

"What do you want me to stop doing so I have time to do this?" That has been me more times than I could count!

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