The Rhetoric Behind Choosing White’s Successor

If you want to observe an example of building consensus behind a narrative by employing rhetoric, look no further than the search that is underway to find someone to replace outgoing Superintendent of Education, John White. I am disappointed in myself for not seeing it sooner. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the […]

Screaming from the Mountain Tops

At long last, the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) has released the final report and recommendations from the Early Literacy Commission established by resolutions passed by both the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Louisiana Senate in the 2019 regular session. I must admit, I’m in a state of confusion because I don’t know whether […]

Understanding the work of Michael Deshotels

Having followed the work of Michael Deshotels for almost seven years, I’ve come to understand his work, support his message, and count him as a trusted education advocate and personal friend. I also appreciate and support the work of other education advocates such as Lee Barrios and Dr. Mercedes Schneider. All of these folks have […]