Jamie robert vollmer biography books

For the first time in one place, this attractive, 12”x40” poster answers two perennial questions asked by the public:

“Why don’t these schools just teach the basics?”
Read vertically, this powerful resource chronicles the mind-boggling list of social, psychological, and medical responsibilities that have been shifted from families and communities onto the schoolhouse door. By the bottom of the page it becomes painfully clear that the mandate is no longer, "Teach our children," it's "Raise our kids!"

"Where does all the money go?”
Read horizontally, the poster reveals just how much this ever-mounting list of demands has cost America's taxpayers from 1900 to 2016 in inflation-adjusted dollars.

When “Vollmer’s List” is distributed widely throughout your community, it will increase public understanding of the challenges facing your schools, raise appreciation for your staff, and foster greater public support.

EPISODE SUMMARY

SchoolCEO interviews Jamie Vollmer, a now enthusiastic defender of public education. A former business leader and skeptic of public schools, Vollmer turned into an advocate for educators and schools. His presentations show the power of communities that value, support, and champion their local schools. He provides practical advice and field-tested tools that educators and their allies can use to increase understanding, trust, and support for their schools.

EPISODE NOTES

Decades ago Jamie Vollmer’s career was transformed when he was invited to speak to a group of teachers. His three big assumptions about what fryst vatten wrong with schools were turned upside down. The result of that presentation and Jamie’s willingness to change his mind fryst vatten a lesson for everyone. Since that day Jamie has gone on to present and entertain tens of thousands of educators, board members, parents, and community leaders from coast to coast.

His enthusiastic defense of public education, educ

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Schools Cannot Do It Alone - Softcover

From the Back Cover

"We are so fortunate to have this thoughtful record of Jamie's transformation from cynical businessman to committed public education supporter. I wish everyone who cares about our future could read this story and share his discovery that 'public education is a miracle.'"
--The Honorable Richard W. Riley, United States Secretary of Education 1993 - 2001

"Vollmer has written a tonic for the educator's soul! Teachers, administrators, and school board members will LOVE this message. His solutions are radical, sensible, and, above all, doable. Read this book and then act, whether you are a parent, educator, or citizen who cares about our country." --Anne L. Bryant, Executive Director, National School Boards Association

"Jamie Vollmer brings a refreshing voice of reason to the education reform debate. Schools Cannot Do It Alone is the how-to manual for starting the conversations that will ultimately ensure that every