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Posted by The Awkward Educator | On: May 16 2012 | Comments (0)
For the past two months, Solutions For Schools has been privileged to host seven unique guest writers who have offered their unique perspectives, thought-provoking experiences with low-performing schools, innovative solutions to solve the American education crisis...

A Huge Mother’s Day Thank You and a Reflection on the Importance of Parents in Education

Posted by The Awkward Educator | On: May 12 2012 | Comments (0)
Today, I want to take a break from the debates, research, policy and experiences surrounding education reform to wish my mom a happy Mother’s Day.  I always realized I was lucky to have a mom who cared so much about me, who was able to be there for me and who...

Poll – How Can a Public School Principal Best Impact Student Achievement?

Posted by The Awkward Educator | On: May 10 2012 | Comments (5)
We are excited to conduct our first poll.  It centers on the need to improve the effectiveness and leadership of principals in public schools.  A very important but often overlooked aspect of education reform. How can a public school principal best...

Lay Down Your Arms and Fight For Our Nation’s Students

Posted by The Awkward Educator | On: May 07 2012 | Comments (1)
I have not been in the world of education reform for too long.  In fact, I only began this website a little less than three months ago (thank you all for making Solutions for Schools number one on Education Blogs. Please vote if you have not  done so already). Nevertheless,...

Featured on San Antonio’s “The Rivard Report”

Posted by The Awkward Educator | On: May 03 2012 | Comments (0)
An apology for the delay in stories and posts today.  Solutions for Schools has been spreading its message across the nation.  Check out our Founder’s most recent article in “The Rivard Report.”  San Antonio’s fastest growing publication...

In Response to Allegations of Propaganda and the Absurd Assertion There is No Education Crisis

Posted by The Awkward Educator | On: Apr 24 2012 | Comments (4)
Hey Everyone:  Sorry for the break in inner city student stories but I felt I had to do something on behalf of all those who seek to give every child a shot at the American Dream – no matter his or her current circumstance. Early this morning, I was accused...

Why I Left The Teachers’ Union

Posted by The Awkward Educator | On: Apr 22 2012 | Comments (3)
Straight out of college, I became a teacher. I believed I was joining a reform movement that I would become a member of an elite group that saw their jobs as a service to their country.  I wanted to change things, ensure that every student, no matter what side...