Students should act as scientists, artists, and historians: not just study content or restrictive work that allows for success on multiple choice tests
David Greene
David Greene
David Greene is a former 38-year Social Studies teacher and coach. He is also a program consultant for an organization that helps high schools create and run experiential learning programs for seniors. In addition, he is the author of "Doing the Right Thing: A Teacher Speaks,” is the former Treasurer of Save Our Schools and an active blogger and speaker. His blogs have appeared in Diane Ravitch’s website, EdCircuit, Education Weekly, US News and World Report, and the Washington Post. David writes opinon pieces for EdCircuit. - The opinions he expresses here are solely his own.
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Goal of 2017 education – evolve into active, informed and intelligent citizens
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AdvocatesCommunityDavid Greene
A Classroom Without Teachers, Then What?
by David Greene37 views 5 minutes readRecords show that teacher programs throughout the State University of New York system have experienced a 40% decline in enrollment over the past five years.
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David GreeneEditorialSocial Emotional Learning
Can You Call Yourself a Teacher After 2 Years?
by David Greene91 views 2 minutes readBernard Kellie and David Green discuss the absence of a one-size-fits-all instructional manual or playbook for classroom teaching.
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AdvocatesDavid GreeneParentsStudents
Philanthropy for Education: Behind the Smile
by David Greene49 views 2 minutes readIn David Greene’s latest article, he discusses the wealthy, fake education reform philanthropists, including the Broad and Walton Foundations.
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David GreeneK-12 TeachersStudents
When Students Are the Actual Teachers
by David Greene45 views 3 minutes readLast spring Katie Benmar wrote an editorial, My Favorite Teachers Use Social Media: A Student Perspective, in Education Week. David Greene, a regular contributor for edCircuit, stumbled upon Benmar’s op-ed …