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Private-Public Partnerships.

By David Cutler posted 04-19-2015 04:14 PM

  

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

Im 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 Im one of those teachersprivileged 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 Im 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

 

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05-21-2015 09:27 AM

Can you share a link for your article in The Atlantic?