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The thoughts, writings, and recordings of The Real Tom Bratt
"With great power comes great responsibility."
-Ben Parker-
(Spiderman's Uncle)
Every school could and should be good. This starts with leadership. Good schools have good principals, bad schools have bad ones. Good districts have good boards and superintendents, bad districts have bad ones.
Read MoreAt the end of this one, there is a very practical, tangible step that you can VERY EASILY DO.
Read MoreTHANK YOU for all the support I've received from my last post. This means a lot from anyone, but ESPECIALLY FROM FORMER STUDENTS.
Today's post is mostly the transcript of my firing that I read to the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education.
It's pretty long, but has some good information. I'll be breaking down some elements of it in later posts.
Read MoreOne year ago today, I was fired by the Grand Rapids Public Schools. This starts my side of the story.
"I can't understand, she let go of my hand, and left me here facing the wall."
-Bob Dylan-
Read MoreBenny & ...
Read MoreThat's what I'm talking about...
Read MoreApril Shower's bring May flowers, as well as This Month's Thoughts
Read MoreCap and Recap sat in a boat. Cap fell out, who was left?
Read MoreIt costs $30,000 on average to house an inmate for a year.
It costs $10,000 to educate a child.
Read MoreWe must begin with the end in mind. I prose that end is this: knowledgble, responsible citizens.
Read MoreA bit of a story a bit of a credential.
Read MoreA three-legged stool does not work if one of the legs is broken. Much more comfortable, and much more forgiving, is a nice, sturdy couch.
Read MoreOver the last 13 years, I've blabbed a lot about education. Amidst our current political landscape, that blabber seems relevant. This series is The Real Tom Bratt’s way to fix the system. .
Read MoreSometimes, it's the first step...
Read MoreWhat has been lost?
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