The Hechinger Report – Nichole Dobo
“It’s a problem that has vexed educators: What’s the best way to share a good idea? The idea of “do more of what works” sounds splendid. Who can disagree with that statement? And it seems like it should be easy enough to accomplish. But it’s proven to be woefully difficult to replicate successes in education. What works in one school isn’t always a sure-fire bet in another location. There is an array of pieces to this puzzle. Among them: How do you get teachers on board with doing things differently? Some believe schools must employ strong leaders who create change through brute force. Others favor a more cooperative strategy.”(more)