In the not-so-distant past, schools succeeded in teaching students the lessons they needed to survive. They taught students subject matter and manners. They taught respect and responsibility. They had discipline. They made learning fun. They gave one standardized test, which was not tied to school performance or fundingit was to measure student achievement. Teachers taught a curriculum, not the test. They propelled the United States to the forefront of education. All thisand time for recess! What Do You Think? will inspire and enhance the following: Perspective Compassion Respect Attitude Passion Joy for the day Through the eyes of a music teacher with thirty-three years experience, Joseph Olivieri shares stories and ideas so parents, grandparents, legislators, teachers, administrators, or students learn the importance of their roles as teachers in everyday life. What do you think?