Since writing a reflection titled “Dear Report Cards, You Suck“, Lynton’s post has been viewed almost a thousand times by educators all around the world. Lynton received encouragement and compliments from as far afield as the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and NZ. These are just some of the messages of support since publishing over the weekend. Every learner has a unique story to tell, and whether it impacts one person or a thousand, writing like this deserves to be shared.

Congratulations, Lynton. You were brave enough to share your struggles and it resonated and impacted a great many people. Well Done.

An articulate piece by a young man inspired by learning.

“Dear Report Cards, You Suck.”
by @Arbay38 https://t.co/iw7FMQDseL

— Aaron S Blackwelder (@AaronSBlackwel1) December 16, 2017

This should go viral!! https://t.co/gPD7OhXXPv

— Patty McGee (@pmgmcgee) December 16, 2017

Good on ya, Lynton. Thank you for sharing your voice with the world. Enjoy your summer. Thanks for sharing this, Abe. 🙂

— Monte Syrie (@MonteSyrie) December 15, 2017

Way to go, Lynton!! Reminds me of a friend who recently told me she has a processing disorder & what a disadvantage that put her in. Such a powerful reminder of what happens when we put #learning in our Ss hands & disrupt the game of school. https://t.co/TwU5KE8hKz

— Mary Wade (@mary_teaching) December 16, 2017

[new] Inquiry Into Learner Profiles: Principled https://t.co/Fgq5Y3eSXp Thanks so much for sharing Lynton's work, @Arbay38! Definitely deserves to be used as an exemplar for other students to look at what principled learning looks like!

— Mary Wade (@mary_teaching) December 18, 2017

Added this one under "student views," Abe! Thank you for amplifying Lynton's voice! https://t.co/YGEQ8K5rJG #ttog #tg2chat

— Joy Kirr (@JoyKirr) December 15, 2017

Please congratulate Lynton for me! The essay does some heavy lifting for many and with a light hand. Thank you for sharing this important writing!

— Sherri Spelic (@edifiedlistener) December 17, 2017

Thanks for sharing this. It has really made my day and I am thrilled to share it with my network,

— Sherri Spelic (@edifiedlistener) December 17, 2017

This legitimately brought tears to my eyes. https://t.co/OSYQIHHKkG

— Dana Huff (@danamhuff) December 17, 2017

Powerful piece. Written by a student. Another example of how important it is for us to ask our students what they think about our classes. And then, to really listen and reflect on what they say. https://t.co/CJQn6AHjCJ

— Kory Graham (@korytellers) December 17, 2017

You are so welcome! Please let Lynton know his story made a big impression on me!

— Kory Graham (@korytellers) December 17, 2017

❤️ this! https://t.co/8dmoBblYLt

— Linda Keating (@Educate4ward) December 17, 2017

Lynton- what a fantastic writer you are! More importantly- you are a powerful learner! Love this blog post! 👏🏼 https://t.co/Z5EPBxIia5

— Sarah Millar (@miss_seh) December 17, 2017

Powerful stuff from the students we teach. Thanks for blogging @Arbay38 https://t.co/DIyKrT5KgZ

— Libby Baker (@LibbyJBaker) December 17, 2017

Great story on how important it is to constantly assess students throughout the year, rather than just focusing on their exams' results.

Well done Lynton!!! 👏👏👏 @Arbay38 https://t.co/B88YYFjWLZ #education #assessment #aussieED https://t.co/CkjMUTuVrg

— PrometheanANZ (@PrometheanANZ) December 18, 2017

It's hard to shake that "grade mentality", isn't it @korytellers? I loved this article but I wish he didn't say he was a "B student". I wished he said he was a writer, because he is and that's bigger than a B or D https://t.co/FuZ7N6yG2o

— Diana Maliszewski (@MzMollyTL) December 17, 2017

A very worthwhile 3 minute read. Take the time to read and reflect on this one. https://t.co/jed8g0BvLt

— Laura Holtkamp (@holtkala) December 17, 2017

As an English teacher, this resonates. https://t.co/6VfmOesoWc

— Wes Weaver (@WesLVHS) December 18, 2017