Some scientists come to washington and contract Potomac fever-a disease triggered by the proximity to power that produces a hunger for national attention. And then there's Steve Robinson. What motivates the former university biology professor turned secondary school science teacher turned education policymaker isn't power. It is figuring out what it takes to be a good teacher. He has looked for answers at every stage of his unusual career arc, both to improve his own skills and to contribute to the ongoing debate about how to boost the quality of the nation's teacher corps. And this week, at the age of 62, Robinson begins his latest quest.
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