Teacher: ‘Striking is the last thing’ we want to do — but sometimes it’s the only thing to do; D.C. parent: How data-obsessed school reform helps drive rising inequality in nation’s capital; The danger of teaching children to be ‘colorblind’; How college admissions has turned into something akin to ‘The Hunger Games’; Why wealthy D.C. suburb shouldn’t reverse socioeconomic school integration;     Teacher: ‘Striking is the last thing’ we want to do — but sometimes it’s the only thing to do 'The problem is that we teachers can decide we're done with politics -- but politics is not done with us. Our work conditions, our pay, the very definition of our job and purpose -- they are all politically decided these days.' By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   D.C. parent: How data-obsessed school reform helps drive rising inequality in nation’s capital If there is one thing it is safe to say about school reform in Washington D.C. public schools — seen as a model across the country — it is that the people in charge love to use data — especially that gleaned from standardized test scores. In this post, a D.C. parent expressed — in […] By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   Kids need an exercise plan, right? Wrong. Here’s what they really need. If we truly want to foster healthy development, we need to start simply giving children more time and space to play. Here's why. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   The danger of teaching children to be ‘colorblind’ 'Not talking about color or teaching children to ignore it because diversity is only skin-deep will not stop the spread of racism.' By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   How college admissions has turned into something akin to ‘The Hunger Games’ A college counselor issues a call to action to parents and schools. 'The message we inadvertently send: a prestige acceptance is better than a joyful childhood.' By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   Why wealthy D.C. suburb shouldn’t reverse socioeconomic school integration Loudoun County school board about to make historic decision. By Valerie Strauss  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Recommended for you   Opinions Thought-provoking opinions and commentary, in your inbox daily. Sign Up »         Share Answer Sheet:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Answer Sheet or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071