First just let me say that Joe Luft is a better man than I, and without ever having met him I can tell that he will make New York City Schools a better place for some lucky children when he gets his first principalship. I hate to admit it, but I know I couldn’t accept the challenge he’s embarking on…my efforts to change the world take less difficult paths, though no less frustrating I’m sure. The edu-blogging community will be weaker from his departure, but rest assured we’ll all be better off with people like Joe in real change making positions. And, when he gets his own school, we’ll help him make it Web log heaven! You GO Joe!
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