a missed opportunity. If you haven't seen Will Richardson's latest post,
it's a must read: http://weblogg-ed.com/2009/the-obama-speech/.
Lucy Gray
Education Technology Specialist
Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education
University of Chicago
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On Sun, Sep 6, 2009 at 7:
00 PM, carolynwilsonkoerschen <cwilsonk@gmail.com> wrote:
> Wow, Sharon, what a great letter! Thank you!
>
> I agree that all of our students could benefit from listening to the
> President's speech. Yes, even privileged children in independent schools who
> have "internalized" the message of responsibility and hard work could be
> challenged to think about the reasons the President chose to make the
> speech. The speech and the controversy around it are a marvelous opportunity
> to explore how differing viewpoints and passions are portrayed in the media
> and how the local community responds.
>
> Nothing in my career has saddened me more than the many educators who are
> failing to embrace this opportunity to practice the principles we teach. If
> we can't stand up for freedom of speech and model respectful listening to
> those with whom we differ we should get out of the business of guiding our
> youth.
>
>
> Carolyn Wilson Koerschen
> Novent Education and Synergy School
> San Francisco
>
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