Dr. Burc Oral

Lifelong learning with love and joy… this crucial tenet of schooling has long been forgotten. Students have become a dumping ground for data. We are all about metrics and scheduling at the expense of supporting genuine interests; about getting to the next stage (best SAT’s, top colleges) rather than cultivating a sense of vocation; about measuring retention vs. knowledge. This approach manifests in our students as crippling stress. I advocate for quality classroom learning and a congruent reduction of testing and homework. I support a more authentic teacher stewardship through understanding of students’ strengths and challenges. Communication among teachers is key.