Is the Ron Clark Academy a scalable model of school excellence?

The Ron Clark Academy looks like a wonderful school. But is it realistic to expect a significant number of our teachers to teach like this?

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February 16, 2011

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The Ron Clark Academy looks like a wonderful school. But is it realistic to expect a significant number of our teachers to teach like this?

Associate Professor of Educational Administration, Iowa State University

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