So we have a new president. Walking out of the office the day after the election, I crossed paths with someone who spontaneously said "so do you feel different?" I immediately said "yes I do!" I found myself walking taller (that's something given that I'm 6'3" barefoot). I'm not naive enough to think everything is fixed, but I actually have hope for the first time in what seems like forever.
Obama has already put together some great people for his education team so maybe we can actually get some of the changes needed accomplished: get rid of NCLB, focus on problem posing education where the focus is on learning instead of testing and where everyone counts. Maybe we can imagine again.
I realize I probably sound too idealistic, but it sure feels good to dream.
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