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Category Archives: Quality Management
Pittsburgh Tries a Collaborative Approach to School Reform
When I first began reading Sean D. Hamill’s account of the partnership between the Pittsburgh Public Schools and the local union, I was immediately skeptical; I sensed the heavy hand of corporate reformers. After all, the story features a $40 … Continue reading
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Why I Tried…and Failed…to Fire Verizon–Trauma in Telecom Land
Late last year, after months of problems with my internet service, I decided to fire Verizon and switch to Time Warner, which promised me seamless connectivity, phone service and cable, all at a good price. Instead, I’m back with Verizon—not … Continue reading
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Searching for Steve Jobs? Why the Quest for “Star” Talent is Often Misguided
The search for superstars—from the ball field to the boardroom—is a uniquely American obsession. Most recently, school reformers have been promoting the idea that filling every classroom with “great” teachers—and, of course, getting rid of all the “deadbeats”—will solve the … Continue reading
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How A Decade-Long Literacy Obsession Transformed Brockton High
Contrary to the assumptions of many education reformers, it is possible to turnaround a failing school without firing teachers, getting rid of the union, offering pay incentives or hiring high-priced outside experts. In a wide-ranging interview last week, Susan Szachowicz, … Continue reading
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What National Car Rental Could Learn from Walmart About Disaster Repsonse
Like many travelers last weekend, I was expecting Hurricane Irene to turn my return trip from Istanbul to New York City into a nightmare. To my surprise, I seemed to get lucky: Anticipating that my flight to New York would … Continue reading
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