Dedicated to Berry Lane a great friend and mentor.The Neverending Quest for Silver Bullet Solutions: What Wile E. Coyote Teaches Us About Education Reform and the Lack of Vission and Leadership in Education.
Acme Testing and Publishing Company announced today at their Summer Institute its latest silver bullet solution to the challenges facing the education systems today: RIGOR dynamite. Rote, Institutional, Gullog, Obligatory, Reforms
"We are confident this powerful explosive education device will blast away all barriers to effective teaching and learning," said Professor Wiley S. Coyote, Acme U's resident expert on RIGOR dynamite-based education reform.
Coyote has been searching for a magical cure-all for public schools' declining test scores and graduation rates ever since he was granted tenure. Past solutions included anvils, rockets, earthquake pills, and a giant rubber band all designed to blame and shame teachers into "Go along to get along".
Acme Solutions never seem to hold up to all the promises and hype but they are always amazing money-makers. Making ACME millions each year in testing and PD fees.
Critics point out that Coyote's reliance on alleged silver bullet solutions distracts from underlying issues like systemic inequality, underfunded schools, and poverty. They argue for sustained, collaborative efforts to incrementally improve education rather than chasing quick fixes.
"Until institutions address root causes, students will continue to feel crushed, flattened, and left picking up the pieces," remarked one education policy expert.
Coyote remains undeterred. “As soon as I patch myself up, I’ll be back hunting for the next silver bullet. Perhaps a giant rocket slingshot? Or a supernatural power pellet that stops teachers from questioning? One of these has to work eventually!"
In the meantime, the search continues for ways to provide students with a nurturing, inspiring education – no explosions required.
Wile E Coyote has commented, "If teachers really cared about their students, and showed true fidelity to all these past silver bullet programs everything would be fantastic in education."
"May the Assesment Odds be Ever in your Favor". "The ACME Testing Company Will Change Everyone" and "The World Will Be Judging"
"While these devices have all failed to produce the desired results, I remain optimistic that RIGOR dynamite will finally blow up poor performance - I mean unlock - the potential of our teachers and students," said Coyote just before lighting the fuse on a massive stick of RIGOR dynamite in Acme University's lecture hall.
The critical part of RIGOR Dynamite's success plan is, "No Voice, No Choice, No Agency, No Flexibility, No Trust, No Questioning, and Certanly No Adaptation or Inovation. Inequality, I mean Equity demands every child gets exactly the same RIGOR Dunamite"
"While these devices have all failed to produce the desired results, I remain optimistic that RIGOR dynamite will finally blow up poor performance - I mean unlock - the potential of our teachers and students," said Coyote just before lighting the fuse on a massive stick of RIGOR dynamite in Acme University's lecture hall.
The critical part of RIGOR Dynamite's success plan is, "No Voice, No Choice, No Agency, No Flexibility, No Trust, No Questioning, and Certanly No Adaptation or Inovation. Inequality, I mean Equity demands every child gets exactly the same RIGOR Dunamite"
Critics point out that Coyote's reliance on alleged silver bullet solutions distracts from underlying issues like systemic inequality, underfunded schools, and poverty. They argue for sustained, collaborative efforts to incrementally improve education rather than chasing quick fixes.
"Until institutions address root causes, students will continue to feel crushed, flattened, and left picking up the pieces," remarked one education policy expert.
Coyote remains undeterred. “As soon as I patch myself up, I’ll be back hunting for the next silver bullet. Perhaps a giant rocket slingshot? Or a supernatural power pellet that stops teachers from questioning? One of these has to work eventually!"
In the meantime, the search continues for ways to provide students with a nurturing, inspiring education – no explosions required.
REMEMBER WHEN STUDENTS DO GOOD IN SCHOOL, IT IS ALWAYS ACME REFORMS THAT GETS ALL THE CREDIT AND GLORY, AND WHEN THINGS GO BAD, IT IS ALWAYS THE STUDENTS, AND PARENT'S FAULT!
"Remember, it's always easier to blame the people that have no voice, no choice, and no agency for your mistakes." Wile E. Coyote
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