This quote has been attributed to General Shinsheki of the US Army. The meaning is very clear and worth thinking about. For a variety of reasons beyond our control, the 21st Century world is changing rapidly, and these changes are affecting every industry--including public education. General Shinsheki knew this and helped the U.S. Army embrace change to stay relevant. Public education must embrace change stay relevant. What change do you think is at the top of that list, the middle, or the bottom? Though it might be a long list, efficiency, excellence, and equity are near the top, and I think the people that figure out how to deliver on those values without compromise will win the day for public education.
