On teacher education: induction into current mandates must not turn into seduction away from best practice.

The Common Curriculum can easily become the karaoke curriculum, where everyone just follows the bouncing ball of the script.

The economists who have put the spotlight on teacher quality are the ones who most misunderstand it.

We should test prudently; not profligately.

Singapore gives 10% "white space" time to all of its teachers to come up with their own innovations outside of the official curriculum. This encourages teachers to turn to their colleagues for inspiration and ideas.

The quality & morale of teachers is absolutely central to the well being of students and their learning.

Educational reforms are like ripe fruit. They rarely travel well.