Intermission
My family was never rich and my mother and father could never afford to enroll us in private schools. So, when it was time to go to school, my brothers and I went to the local public school, where we learned academics; became involved in an array of extra-curricular activities, such as sports, band, orchestra, and debate; and made an incredible number of friends from all walks of life. Public schools gave us the foundation upon which we have built our lives.
Perhaps it was gratitude for the quality of my education that lead me first, to become a teacher in a public secondary school, and then a professor of education who worked side-by-side with thousands of teachers and students across the U.S. and in five other countries.
Over the years, I have made several hundred presentations and have written 13 books and 150+ articles on teachers, learning, and public policy.
Public education is under siege at the moment. Rather than praise public education, many politicians want to bury it. I have witnessed the miracles that great teachers in public schools pull off on a daily basis and it is truly awe-inspiring and absolutely transformational. Turning away from public schools now would be an unforgivable tragedy for American children and our future..
I created this website in the hopes that anyone who is interested in teachers, learning, and public policy might find useful information here. Sometime before 1/1/2025, the website is going to be totally revamped to focus on life in 12th century Europe in connection with the completion of my new novel. This is a project that I have been looking forward to completing since about third grade, when my teacher Mrs. Bishop encouraged me to write a book about knights. It's been a long time coming, but I could never disappoint Mrs. Bishop.
Thanks.
Perhaps it was gratitude for the quality of my education that lead me first, to become a teacher in a public secondary school, and then a professor of education who worked side-by-side with thousands of teachers and students across the U.S. and in five other countries.
Over the years, I have made several hundred presentations and have written 13 books and 150+ articles on teachers, learning, and public policy.
Public education is under siege at the moment. Rather than praise public education, many politicians want to bury it. I have witnessed the miracles that great teachers in public schools pull off on a daily basis and it is truly awe-inspiring and absolutely transformational. Turning away from public schools now would be an unforgivable tragedy for American children and our future..
I created this website in the hopes that anyone who is interested in teachers, learning, and public policy might find useful information here. Sometime before 1/1/2025, the website is going to be totally revamped to focus on life in 12th century Europe in connection with the completion of my new novel. This is a project that I have been looking forward to completing since about third grade, when my teacher Mrs. Bishop encouraged me to write a book about knights. It's been a long time coming, but I could never disappoint Mrs. Bishop.
Thanks.