“A teacher points out important markers along the way, but students cannot …explore what they find interesting.”  Other authors have commented on how students can take charge of their own education rather than being "schooled" all day.  I think Kolderie put it nicely here.

On educational reform: “The assumption that change is to be imposed universally and politically, and so requires a consensus, is pervasive—and powerful.  That is why little changes, and what does change does not change quickly.

We could take the nonpolitical route to change; we could let different forms of school and schooling be adopted by those who want them, assuring others who prefer traditional school that the 'different' will not be imposed on them, and having them in turn agree not to suppress the innovative.”  I think we are starting to go this way with charter and alternative schools being built, and I think a private school voucher program may have some merit.

 Kolderie, Ted. Beyond System Reform.  Education Week, 27 (27), p.28, March 12, 2008.