You’re probably familiar with the question “do the means justify the ends?” Is it acceptable for me to do X and Y in order to achieve Z. The answer, of course, depends on what X, Y and Z are, so let’s assign them meaning. We’ll start with Z: Z is educating Americans which gives us this: can I do … [Read more...]
Why Teach For America?
It’s a dual question. Why Teach For America, and why teach for America? The oft-lauded and oft-criticized program has spent considerable time in the spotlight recently as more and more policy makers and philanthropists have begun to embrace TFA’s views and ideals. Proponents say that the … [Read more...]