Hi, I’m Maeve Maddox, your School Reform Editor. I have four university degrees and I've taught at every level from pre-school to university. My views on education reform often differ from the mainstream. I welcome reader feedback and look forward to lively discussions at the School Reform forum.

Education is in flux between reform and revolution. The new Common Core Standards have already triggered controversy among professional educators.

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