In his recent Ed Week commentary, Ron Wolk has once again given us reason to admire his stamina and longevity, and his ability to see the forest through the trees. His intellect and presence have provided a common sense orientation for several generations of educators and policy makers. In this latest essay, he couples each of the faulty assumptions he identifies with clear reminders about how young people really learn, how teachers grow and thrive, and how the easy appeal of certain slogans and goals has led us away from the pragmatic solutions we must pursue now more than ever. His call for increased innovation, with new models of schools rich with resources and autonomies, and strategic reinvestments remind us of what’s needed and how important his voice remains.