John Tanner

Educational Writer, Advocate for Meaningful School Accountability, Champion of Teachers, and Big Supporter of Public Schools

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

Why test-based accountability must be replaced with something better (which actually exists). And why we can't wait. https://t.co/L9UUgbfI4c

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

We have a great new tool that leaders can use to gauge their organization's capacity to build trust. We just released the beta version, which any leader can take for free for the next month. I hope you'll take advantage of it. https://t.co/2QDjjIpotu

[Andrew Ross Sorkin @andrewrsorkin]

I found this while researching 1929. It was from a sermon from Thanksgiving Day, 1929. Applies today. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Thank YOU.

[Julie Larrea Borst @JulieLB]

@tultican .@DianeRavitch I love this…

[Gina Hinojosa @GinaHinojosaTX]

ICYMI: Moms have been saying this for yrs—the “drill & kill” accountability system in schools is hurting kids.

It’s out of control. In #txlege I amended the school bill to stop @GregAbbott_TX from giving kindergartners the STAAR test!

“W/each new wave of reforms, the tenor of kindergarten changed. Rote lessons in math & reading crept into classrooms, even though experts say young children learn best through play.”

https://t.co/oDRGZVxLT8

[Robert Reich @RBReich]

Journalist Edward R. Murrow used his platform on CBS to criticize the witch hunts led by Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.

This is what real journalism should do — hold power to account, not capitulate to it.

[Pastors for Children @pastors4txkids]

“His tax plan is shifty indeed; he knows the state funding stream which is flowing now will dry up someday soon, after he has stripped communities of their authority to levy tax support for their community schools."

#txed #txlege

[David Axelrod @davidaxelrod]

"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought."
-John F. Kennedy

[FOTPS @FRIENDStxps]

We are WILD about #Texas Public Schools! ✨

End your week on a high note with this year’s Celebration Video featuring the educators, leaders, and advocates who uplift our students every day.

https://t.co/jOsQ2DWeuC

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

According to Gallup, 70% of parents view their child’s school’s favorably, but only 27% of the general public feels the same. If we could help the public see and feel what parents see and feel, and move that 27% figure, imagine what becomes possible.

[Gina Hinojosa @GinaHinojosaTX]

We can make Texas the best state to live, work, and raise a family.

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

Accounting for what matters it turns out may be the single best way to generate trust in what any organization does. https://t.co/oTyPa0JGU3

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

Spent the day with @FRIENDStxps on how to better advocate for Texas public schools. Great to see lots of friendly faces passionate about important things.

[FOTPS @FRIENDStxps]

🌟 At Friends of Texas Public Schools, we’re building more than awareness. We’re building trust, momentum, and a statewide network of #Texans who believe in #publiceducation and are ready to defend it.

📣 Make your district’s voice heard. Join us ➡️ https://t.co/0MzfjKpxAw

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

8 Weeks to Trust registration now open for all school and community leaders. Join us. https://t.co/hloLwDWy3e

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

What if public schools weren’t just evaluated—but trusted?

That’s the goal of 8 Weeks to Trust: a course for school leaders, families & communities to rebuild trust through shared language, honest dialogue & real stories.

Join us.
https://t.co/hloLwDX5SM

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

@TexasTribune https://t.co/C84h0XtxsC

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

@s5stew5 @TXNSDD @GinaForAustin @GregAbbott_TX An explanation of the technical problems in all this that hopefully make sense to all audience. https://t.co/C84h0XtxsC

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

Texas is releasing A-F labels for schools and lots of folks have questions and should. For all of you in Texas (and this has application elsewhere as well) I hope this can serve as a resource for fighting the good fight. https://t.co/C84h0XtxsC

[John Tanner @bravEdjt]

My latest blog: Getting accountability right and retaking public education. Posts and reposts genuinely appreciated.
https://t.co/ZSAFi3lB1k

[Traysea Moresea @TrayseaMoresea]

@dr_poe @All_in_KY @bravEdjt It was an honor to share among my peers who produce equally important quality work. @bravEdjt got the ball rolling in GC with a focus on benefits based data and we have not looked back since. We prefer a windshield view, not the rear view mirror. #BelieveInGC