Programs like WISE empower seniors to explore passions, develop life skills, and transition from classroom learning to purpose-driven adulthood.
David Greene
David Greene is a former 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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In this edCircuit conversation, author and educator David Greene shares candid insights on the state of teaching today—examining policy and politics.
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Teach For America: School Districts Have the Power to Change
4 minutes readTeach For America (TFA) has faced criticism in recent years. Brewer and Greene recommend collaboration with TFA for school districts.
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When the the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 was passed, until 1979 when it was amended, (creating the U.S. Department of Education)
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The State of Education: A Conversation with Educator/Author David Greene
by David Greene0 minutes readIn this edCircuit exclusive that took place in 2015, author and educator David Greene talks about the state of education in the United States.
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David Greene shares that former NY Governor Cuomo’s education policies fly in the face of what experts cite as elements for successful schools.
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Nancie Atwell’s advice for young people to “work in the private sector” reflects how testing and mandates have drained public education’s spirit.
