POP QUIZ: Should We Blame The Parents Or The Teachers For Our Failing Schools?

We can blame people ’til the end of days, it’s still not gonna fix anything. This will, though.

https://player.vimeo.com/video/57541641
At 1:40, they explain how a Minneapolis parent-teacher coalition saved their school from privatization. At 2:50, they talk about the fascinating research they did evaluating teachers. At 3:20, we find out what frustrates parents the most. At 3:40, they talk about the cool thing they got parents to do that had never been done before. And at 4:30, they explain what other cities are now trying.


Culture

Fitness instructor shares photo of her cellulite during a race, sparking vital conversation

Communication

9 classic ‘grandma sayings’ young folks may not understand (so we explain them)

Health

His parents had no idea he was having a seizure upstairs, but his gaming friend 5,000 miles away sprang into action

Education

100 teachers walked out of a Georgia superintendent’s speech. Then the jokes started flying.