Ted Sizer Essential scholar

Sizer figured out what was wrong with American schools. Naturally, politicians and educators vested in the status quo rejected his ideas.

From This is True for 25 October 2009

Frank Mickens Principal

Mickens was given an almost impossible job, and made a difference.

From This is True for 12 July 2009

Randy Pausch Last lecturer

His goal was for his lecture to be a time capsule of advice for his three young children.

From This is True for 20 July 2008

Tom Ferguson E-patient

A physician who helped people heal themselves, then had to do the same for himself.

From This is True for 23 April 2006

Peter F. Drucker Management guru

Drucker said that the highest executive in a corporation should earn no more than 20 times the lowest-paid worker.

From This is True for 6 November 2005