Jan. 31 On Being A Teacher

This week's readings collectively make the argument that part of being a teacher includes work beyond a a particular classroom and even school. Have you ever thought of the job in these terms? Discuss...

January 24...Labaree’s Competing Purposes of Schools

Are there any major purposes of schooling left out by Labaree? What do you make of his conclusion (Is there any hope to push back against the predominant notion of education as a private good?)?