Peter J. Woolley and Dan Cassino, 07/30/12

Before 2009, no candidate for governor had wanted to challenge the well-organized and wealthy teachers' union, the NJEA, and all had gone meekly before the union leadership seeking its endorsement -- until Chris Christie who, knowing he would never get it, announced loudly that he didn't want it.

David Halperin, 07/29/12

Senior Fellow, United Republic / Republic Report

Investors are realizing that the reckless joy ride may be over soon. Most importantly, students are getting the message that they need to look elsewhere for educational opportunities.

C. M. Rubin, 07/30/12

Blogger and author, 'The Real Alice in Wonderland'

Truth, Beauty, Goodness -- what do they mean to young and old in a 21st century world experiencing dramatic technological and philosophical change?

Rob Schware, 07/30/12

Executive Director, Give Back Yoga Foundation

Debbie Cohen started teaching yoga in 1996 and began working with children in schools in 2002. She later went on to found the Core Yoga in Schools Program to serve Boston public schools.

Elissa Kravetz, 07/30/12

Founder of The Farley Project, Partner at Kravetz & Company Public Relations

I have committed to slowing down, and to focus on this one school where we can really button up our anti-bullying program. And once we are ready we will take it to other schools.

Shaun Johnson, 07/27/12

Teacher educator and former elementary teacher

There's an underlying "disruptive" strain to #edtech that is, from my perspective, disconcerting. It seems that certain proponents of #edtech are pushing technology in order to completely "teacher-proof" the classroom.

Laurie Nadel, 07/27/12

www.laurienadel.com

If you or anyone you know has a learning disability, you will be riveted by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young's journey.

Wray Herbert, 07/27/12

Author, 'On Second Thought: Outsmarting Your Mind's Hard-Wired Habits'

The reigning theory of human thinking argues not only that algebra and language share a neurological foundation, but that mathematical reasoning co-opted the evolved machinery of language for non-linguistic tasks.

William B. Bradshaw, 07/27/12

Author, 'The Big Ten of Grammar: Identifying and Fixing the Ten Most Frequent Grammatical Errors'

The abundant use of profanity is one of the significant signs of what I call the "dumbing down of America." The excessive, needless, and inappropriate use of profane, coarse, crude, tasteless, and obscene language is becoming the norm.

Marian Wright Edelman, 07/27/12

President, Children's Defense Fund

The greatest threat to America's national military and economic security and democracy comes from no enemy without, but from our failure to invest in and prepare all of our children for the future right now.

Karen Purcell, P.E., 07/27/12

Founder, owner, and president, PK Electrical

If we want to attract the best and brightest minds into the fields that will move us forward, we can no longer look to only half of the population. More women can contribute to our field and we can help make that happen.

Rep. Hansen Clarke, 07/27/12

Congressman from Michigan's 13th Congressional District

The silver bullet for rebuilding our business climate, reducing crime, and restoring employment is as simple as ABC. It's time for bipartisan action to end the crisis of illiteracy.

Jon Whitmore, 07/26/12

CEO, ACT

Studying still matters. Hard work still matters. Passion still matters. But unless we help our young people develop the world-class skills required by our global economy, there's a good chance it won't work out. And that's a tragedy for everyone involved.

Rev. Al Sharpton, 07/26/12

President, National Action Network

Acknowledging the significant racial disparity present in our educational system, the president's order is a significant game changer for millions of black students, their families and communities suffering from the impact of inadequate opportunities.

Jennifer Davis, 07/26/12

Co-Founder & President, National Center on Time & Learning

This week we mourn the passing of Dr. Sally Ride. It is no exaggeration to say that the word "pioneer" was invented for people like her.

Ken Royal, 07/26/12

Educator and education technology blogger

Can the social media generation do what the "Blowin' In The Wind" generation couldn't do -- or make last? Is it possible to seek a global truce by using the Internet and Twitter and Facebook? Are students using these tools rather than guitars and folk songs to move us to action?

Shannon Schuyler, 07/26/12

Corporate Responsibility Leader at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

What is the future of innovation? How can we successfully integrate and justify investments in sustainability and social change?