The roots of innovation lie in taking seriously and developing something which nobody else has paid attention to, and which the rest of the universe might be inclined to ignor.
Howard Gardner
About Me
- marybeth
- Since 1987, I've taught high school in the inner-city public schools of Cleveland, Ohio. The Cleveland Municipal School District is a system fraught with the challenges inherent to a large district and an impoverished city. I am publishing this journal in response to those who are quick to criticize "those lazy, greedy, teachers". I offer you a glimpse into my world. I have always been a student of behavior. As a child, I would tame wild creatures and befriend strays. When I grew up, my natural empathy helped me become adept at observing, understanding and predicting human behavior, as well as discovering and studying what inspires and motivates people. Especially fascinating, are relationships; who we choose to associate with, and why; how we interact with one another, and how we affect each others lives.
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There has got to be a way to reach our children. Clearly, what works for the nation as a whole does not work for inner-city Cleveland. Why do the big-wigs continue to ignore that Cleveland has different needs, and yet can still be successful. We teachers always talk about how different people learn in different ways. Why, then, do we think a one-size-fits-all method will work for every single district, in every single city, in every single state?
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