How To Walk To School
November 14, 2011 § Leave a Comment
I recently finished reading “How To Walk To School” (HTWTS) by Jacqueline Edelberg and Susan Kurland. It is the true story of how a group of neighborhood parents (led by Ms. Edelberg) partnered with the principal of their local public school (Ms. Kurland) to build a neighborhood school. What transpires is an interesting series of events that demonstrate there are ways to reengage the urban middle class in public education besides launching a brand new school. « Read the rest of this entry »
Meanwhile…Other Potential Locations Emerge
November 11, 2011 § Leave a Comment
At nearly the same time I published yesterday’s post on possible facilities and school locations, the Louisiana Recovery School District (RSD) released proposed building assignments for the 58 RSD schools.
Where?
November 10, 2011 § 2 Comments
After I explain what I am currently working on, often the first question people ask is, “Where is the school going to be?” Since the direct and honest answer to that question: “I don’t know” is not interesting, I generally answer the question I think they are asking instead which is usually a combination of: « Read the rest of this entry »
