We disagree with the assertion that great teachers can be replaced by online alternatives. The futuristic claim that technology will triumph over teachers ignores all the social and relational dimensions of teaching and learning.

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

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

We must use collegiality not to level people down but to bring together their strength and creativity.

Standardized personalization=universal right to meaningful learning. Personalized standardization=flexible access to mandated learning.

Walking makes us take problems in our stride.

It is those who have the distinction of privilege who set the standards of disgust with failure.