We Don’t Think He Can Dance, We Know He Can Dance!

by | Dec 14, 2009 | Uncategorized

The entire BAA community, and for that matter the entire Boston Public School network, is so proud of Russell Ferguson (BAA class of 2007), who has made it to the finals of the Fox television show, So You Think You Can Dance? While we have had alums go on to Alvin...

Notes from New York City

by | Dec 8, 2009 | Uncategorized

Perhaps the best part of this book tour is the chance to be with teachers and students.  Especially the students. So much of my day is spent behind the scenes, keeping the vision and not connecting directly with kids. I live in a whirlwind of putting out fires,...

by | Dec 3, 2009 | Uncategorized

I just found a funny blog called My Year in Lists and one of his lists is 77 reviews of books written in only six words. Here is what he said about my book: “#20. School teaches life. Good things happen.” Not bad for six words!

Thoughts on Ted Sizer

by | Dec 2, 2009 | Uncategorized

I recently attended the memorial service for an amazing man. Ted Sizer was a friend, colleague and mentor and his loss will be profoundly felt throughout the education world. The service was a beautiful mix of remembrances/sharings from his children (there are four)...