A Space to Speak
If I had all the time in the world, a concern for the future of education, and a Facebook login, I think I would spend my time reading “Teachers’ Letters to Obama”.
According to a recent article in Education Week, this popular Facebook group began when a science coach from Oakland Unified School District, Anthony Cody, wrote a letter. He remembers it this way:
“In November, I accidentally launched a groundswell. I posted an open letter to President Barack Obama online and invited other teachers to join me.”
As of today, the group boasts 751 members who start and join in regular discussions about the state of education. They offer ideas, insights, and a ground zero perspective of what’s happening in their world. From test-driven policies and analogies that liken the educational system to Wall Street, there are more than 100 eloquent letters and almost as many topics and opinions.
At ODYSSEYWARE, we believe in the power of digital technology. We use it to provide curriculum and tools that help students learn. Social media channels, a product of the digital age, provide students, educators, and politicians a forum for examining issues and collaborating toward solutions.
Looking for a good read? Join a discussion at teachers’ letters to obama on Facebook.