<p>It had become dogma that smaller was better, but there was no evidence, said Mr. Driscoll, who since 2007 has headed the National Assessment Governing Board, which oversees federal testing. In schools, no matter the size and Brockton is one of the biggest what matters is uniting people behind a common purpose, setting high expectations, and sticking with it.</p>
<p>Snarkiness aside, it is heartening to read about reform school success stories. There are quite a few of them, actually. It’s just so difficult to implement reform anywhere. Most people don’t like to change the way they do things (everyone, not just teachers) simply because it forces them to admit that maybe what they have been doing wasn’t working. How does the saying go? “The first step in solving a problem is admitting that there is one.”</p>
<p>Thank for the article Klements. I think it’s time for some serious reform. My youngest child is very lucky to have a flexible teacher this year. She’s great and I am very thankful for her. Things are looking up in our little school district because of strong leadership in the administration across the board.</p>