Friday, April 17, 2009

Chapters 1 & 2 The Leader in Me

As we attempt to educate our students, we are constantly facing issues like outdated curriculum, obsolete technology, and crumbling buildings. While these are genuine concerns, they pale in comparison with the real issue of education,
“Are we preparing our students to work interdependently with other people? Are we preparing our students to be life-long learners? Are we preparing our students to lead?” ~ from the David E. Smith corporate sponsorship proposal

Chapter 1: Too Good to Be True? - I'm sure this is not the first time you've heard about a great school from some far off place. Is there anything about the approach that AB Combs is taking that seems different from other schools you've heard of or read about ?

Chapter 2: Discovering What Parents, Business Leaders, and Teachers Want from a School - What kind of school do you want to be part of?