Merry Sillitoe: Author, Education Reform

  • Every Schoolkid Matters

    Podcast 3: “A Complete and Total Change (in the Ways We Educate Our Children)” Please share and comment! Email me: merry@merrysillitoe.com Read more

  • Every School Kid Matters

    Podcast 2: The “Whatabouts” of Competency-Based Learning and Promotion Please share and comment! Email me: merry@merrysillitoe.com Read more

  • Every Schoolkid Matters – Podcast #1

    Please share and comment! Email me with questions: merry@merrysillitoe.com Sorry! 20 seconds of music at the beginning! Newbie Podcaster! Read more

  • Happy New School Year!

    Wishing all of my school friends a wonderful new school year! Recommend reading and using new book by Frederick M. Hess @RickHess99 – “The Great School Rethink” – Let’s plan to make sensible improvements including my favorite idea: Competency-Based Learning and Promotion for K-12. Read more

  • Our Kids Need Knowledge in Civics & History

    Our national test scores are down in every subject. But our children’s lack of understanding in Civics and History make it even worse. We need Competency-Based Learning and Promotion in every subject. Read more

  • Competition for Students Should Make Public Schools Better

    One Size Does Not Fit All   We know these simple facts: children do not learn at the same speed or in the same way, and individuals do not learn every subject with the same speed and ease. Some children learn to read quickly and some learn mathematical skills quickly.  Some children quickly master music, Read more