Dear Colleagues,
I am about to complete my third article in a series about private-public school partnerships, and what each sector can learn from the other.
From The Atlantic
The Private-School Stigma
I’m
on a train one day when I overhear several teachers talking about how
much they hate grades and how they wish they could throw out their grade
books. I chime in, saying how much I agree. For one, even for students
at an early age, grades undermine a love for learning and curiosity by
imposing external motivators.
But when I explain that I teach at a private school, I receive what has become a familiar, disapproving stare, as though I’m one of those teachers—privileged
and misguided, and entirely shameless for even calling himself a
teacher. My initial enthusiasm for discussing grading has devolved into
an empty, unwelcome feeling, like I’m trespassing on public-school territory and "real teacher" discussions.
From Edutopia
What I Learned From Teachers Who Inspired Me
There is no denying that public and non-public schools are different.
Yet my interactions with public school teachers have helped shape me
into the private school teacher I am today. I encourage you to reach out
not just to teachers beyond your own school, but also beyond your type
of school. Following are my experiences, which have shown me that best
practices have a place in every classroom.
In the coming weeks, I am honored to have another story published by The Atlantic, focusing on how students benefit from private-public partnerships. I would love to hear from you, and if your school engages in effective relationships with other sectors.
Best,
David Cutler