The Choice Channel

“During my seven years as a curriculum specialist designing professional development in Portland Public Schools, I wanted teachers to see themselves as curriculum producers, as creative intellectuals rather than technicians serving out daily portions of someone else’s packaged or downloaded materials. I attempted to create spaces where teachers could work together to develop their own curriculum and discuss education issues. … If we want an educated citizenry, we need teachers who know how to think about their students’ needs and write their own curriculum in community with others.” (02/06)