tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post9153106664151825882..comments2024-03-26T07:07:14.304-07:00Comments on Teacher Tom: They'll Refuse To Waste Students' TimeTeacher Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-81001732380694040342013-01-18T08:01:05.076-08:002013-01-18T08:01:05.076-08:00This discussion is ongoing in most of the world, a...This discussion is ongoing in most of the world, and I find it heartwarming and reassuring to see the guts of these teachers and school leaders. They are taking an initiative, refusing to waste time and energy, on stuff they know won't benefit anyone (except perhaps the state/government?!).<br />I wish and hope to see initiatives like this spread more, and that teachers start to discuss this type of issues more with the parents of their pupils, since many parents aren't knowledgeable enough about the latest research etc.<br />We must discuss the question that Seth Godin often brings forth: What is school for?<br />And I want to add a follow up question: Where do the kids come into the picture?<br /><br />Kudos Garfield High, I totally agree with Barbara above!<br /><br />/Helena, boardmember Barnverket in Sweden<br />Helena Rothhttp://www.barnverket.senoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15932919.post-81421763522664715502013-01-11T22:05:10.720-08:002013-01-11T22:05:10.720-08:00I have been telling people about this all day. Ku...I have been telling people about this all day. Kudos to the teachers of Garfield High!Barbara Zaborowskihttp://www.barbarazab.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.com