Joseph F. Johnson Jr.

“lessons were carefully structured so that students experienced a balance of struggle and success that resulted in each student reaching mastery. While finding the right balance is important to the success of all students, it might be especially important for many of the diverse groups of students served in urban schools. Students who have endured a history of failure in school are much less likely to engage if they perceive that their efforts will result in one more failure experience.”
― Joseph F. Johnson Jr., Leadership in America's Best Urban Schools