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Our Schools Have Been Hijacked: Let’s Talk About It

Posted by educatedtodeath ⋅ February 25, 2012 ⋅ 8 Comments

Originally posted at http://www.educatedtodeath.com What would it take to provide a “world class” education? Is it possible in the U.S. public schools system as it is? I venture to say no. If the answer is ‘no’, then what needs to be done? Is the answer in democratizing our schools? Eliminating bureaucracy? Liberating the education system … Continue reading »

World in Conversation Project

Posted by zoeweil ⋅ January 31, 2011 ⋅ Leave a Comment

Since my TEDx talk was released, I have been receiving lots of emails from people wanting to learn how to implement the ideas I shared. I’ve also been hearing from humane educators and groups doing fantastic work across the globe. For my next several blog posts, I wanted to share some of their great work. … Continue reading »

Writing at the Cooperative: Week in Review

Posted by coopcatalyst ⋅ September 27, 2010 ⋅ Leave a Comment

This week saw the opening of Waiting for Superman, and a lot of PR and airtime has been spent talking about the so-called Super heroes in Education Reform. At the Cooperative we have tried to counter their narrow conversation with a more varied and deeper discussion of work needed to transform education not just reform … Continue reading »