Better teachers make better schools

Teachers are the key. To be more precise, highly effective teachers are the key. Putting high quality educators in every classroom would increase student performance more than any other reform movements. This isn’t just my opinion, it’s also the opinion of Professor Edward L. Glaeser according to his op-ed in the Boston Globe.

Dr. Glaeser [...]

5 minutes to a better school

Chris Lehmann recently gave a presentation titled “School 2.0: Creating the schools we need” at an IgnitePhilly event.

It’s probably the best 5 minutes video clip I’ve seen online¹. I’ve never heard someone explain things I’ve grown to believe so right on.

Watch it. Love it. Do it!

Mr. Lehmann gives his take on [...]