Soon after assembling his new gang of direct reports--a mere 13, compared with 28 for Rollins--Dell decided it was time to hear from the public, knowing full well that he would getanearful.
Whenever I write in support of education reform -- whether proposed by Democrats or Republicans -- or, for that matter, whenever I challenge teachers in any way, I getanearful from angry and defensive educators who demand to know if I have ever been in the classroom.