I have not seen "Waiting for Superman" or the newly released Dave Eggers and Matt Damon film called "American Teacher: A Documentary." It breaks my heart to see the continued downward spiral of the American public education. Yet, I do believe that we are approaching a critical time in our nation's history where something's got to give.
Education is about creating positive communities and having high standards. It's about saving as many students as you possibly can and giving a damn in the face of the brutal facts.
How can we continue to be one of the most innovative countries on the planet that dismisses the vast majority of our students and our teachers. Over the next several weeks, I'll explore what our current popular culture and media has to say about teaching and learning. Are we stuck with outmoded ways of how we do education? Can teachers achieve the kind of support from the public that other professions enjoy or have unions and the Republicans and Democrats overly politicized their plight? Over the course of the next several weeks we'll explore these questions and more.
