I think this question gets at the heart with the issue I have with both extremes of the current education reform landscape. (facesoflearning.net)
In case you missed it, Steven Brill wrote a relatively balanced piece in this weekend's New York Times Magazine about the national education reform landscape — and how teachers unions are truly facing a sink - or - swim moment of reinvention. (facesoflearning.net)
Much of what has been criticized about New Orleans education reform landscape is its lack of diversity and local control. (secondlineblog.org)