I want to echo Susan's thanks to Chris et al. It really was almost
like being there, and i am so appreciative!
I also loved Pat's remark - I've included it in a draft of my last
SBMS blog entry on naisac10 (hopefully, it will go on the site
tomorrow). Thanks for bringing it up here, Fred! I'm sure some Heads
of School blanched, others went "Hmmm.," and still others went "Yes,
Pat's right... however we can get there." Steve, I think you're right,
a lot of opposition to moving in that direction will come from within
our profession. Heads of School who want ensure a complete focus on
learning and not "education" will also need to convince alumni,
parents current and prospective, and even many of the students.
But then, Dennis Littky is already at least 90% of the way there
(putting a semi-random percentage on it). In public school world, yet,
with all the stumbling bloks that entails. It can be done!
Take care,
Bill Ivey
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
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