For some time I've been saying that teachers have not had enough input into education reform policy, and that some of this is their own fault: too much reactive, not enough proactive. It's time to get in the game!

And so they have. The PA state association's web site now featues "Solutions that Work",  a list of thoughtful and practical recommendations for how education could be improved. It strikes me as a good start.

The document can be downloaded here:

Teachers might be surprised to know that there are policy-makers who are genuinely interested in what they have to say.