Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The First Day of School

Every one of these kids walking in these doors today is someone’s son or daughter; each one of them is a person, with un-testable strengths. If teachers and administrators around the world insist on remembering that, everything will change for the better. But, as long as these kids are regarded as outcomes, we will continue marching on the path toward mediocrity and anonymity. 

That's really all there is to it. 

Italian kids crossing a rope bridge to their school;
Modena Italy, 1959. Source: History in Pictures. 

5 comments:

  1. what a beautiful inspired statement. You have defeated the enemy. Problem is they won't c-operate and pass away.
    And that photo! Offers many intepretations.

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    1. Thank you vrery much Mr. Hunter -- a pleasure to hear from you again. I love that photo, too. It does, indeed, inspire a sunburst of ideas.

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  2. I entered the URL for your 'uncle' twice but each time it took me to your blog where I read "Sorry. This is no longer on this blog."
    I appreciate the thought, however, and thank you for taking interest.

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    1. Strange! Well, if you would still like to see it, you can type the title in google search or if that does not work, use the search box to the left of this. The title is "Kites, Cardigans and Gool Ol' FU"

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  3. Found it! Well done and very enjoyable. Spot on with the message, too. Thanks.

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