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.

You cannot switch teachers on and off as if they were PowerPoint presentations.

Education leaders must have the will at times to release leadership to the teachers the parents and the students.

Schools cannot shut their gates and leave the outside world on the doorstep.

What we want for our students we should want for our teachers: learning, challenge, support, and respect.

We should test prudently; not profligately.

Strong professional communities risk and sometimes relish conflict.