Real Reformers

The real school reformers don't push vouchers and close schools. They don't put schools in tough neighborhoods in more peril by opening charter schools right across the street.

The real education reformers are, and have always been, the educators of America. They look for ways to best deliver curriculum and they aspire to motivate children. They find ways to help students solve problems. They know that there aren't any cookie-cutter recipes to educate and improve learning.

If the so-called 'reformers' really wanted to help education they would first of all allow educators to do their work rather than interferring. Next, since they have political sway and funds they would pitch in and do something about poverty; create jobs where there is unemployment. You want to build something...forget building a charter and build a factory!

By the way, a real reformer wouldn't be castigating unions and teachers. Doing such doesn't build loyalty and a decent working relationship. A true reformer would understand that the value of education and teachers isn't found in the result(s) of standardized testing.

Ask educators and residents about the way to reform and what I mentioned in the previous two paragraphs is what they most desire. Go ahead and ask them.

Dick