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That video is a nice reminder that there really are a lot of GREAT teachers out there. A lot of our articles and especially Kennedy's book have focused a lot on the negatives, which makes sense since we are studying reform and the reasons we need change, but it is nice to see a very positive side as well. Thanks for sharing, Jill!

I agree with Leah. This is a video that is uplifting, especially in a time where teachers get the brunt of the negativity in education. It is so easy to only see the negative, and there is a reason for that. There is a problem with our reform. However, videos like this shed light on how teachers are doing what they should be doing. It reminds us that the hard work and dedication that goes hand in hand with teaching is still alive. I think it is easy to have a warped view of education. I get it. I sometimes get this way too, but the reminder of great teaching is always reassuring and appreciated. We can do it!

I feel like this video is very inspiring to show how teachers really have to think outside the box to make sure all students are "getting it" It is so important to catch the kids are are falling through the cracks. What I really enjoyed about this video is how creative these teachers were to reach their students and keep them excited about education. Kids get bored and therefore don't stay on task. Great video!

This was a simple, yet enjoyable video. I love it when great teachers make the national news. It seems like teachers only make the news these days when its a negative. I agree with Leah, in reading Kennedy's book we are being reminded of how much change the education system needs. Its nice to hear that some things we are doing work. I love it that these teachers showed the class when something they worked on didnt work. I think it is important to show students that we make mistakes too. I think this makes us more approachable to students.

What's this? A reformer going into a classroom? After reading Kennedy, I proposed that closing the gap between teachers and reformers could begin with reformers going into failing classrooms for a semester at a time before making any proposals. Although these classrooms are far from failing, the idea remains the same. Now reformers can take what they learn in thriving classrooms and apply it to the others.

Wow, awesome video! It is so refreshing to see that great teachers don't need to have Masters Degrees or many years of experience to be the best educators for our nation's students. I especially liked watching how much the students enjoyed learning. Making learning engaging and fun, as well as setting high expectations and following through with them are what, in my opinion, makes teachers "great." After reading Kennedy's book, it put a lot into perspective about how school reform will take place. While great teaching is not the only piece of the puzzle, it is that much more of a help.