Though they are at times each others’ harshest critics, Chancellor Joel Klein and noted education historian Diane Ravitch proved last week that they can occasionally share a laugh.
Last week, Klein e-mailed Ravitch asking for the “latest draft op-ed.” The message was an accident — presumably Klein meant to send it to the Department of Education’s press secretary, whose name is quite similar. “That’s what they get for getting a PR person named R-a-v-i-t-z,” Ravitch said when she forwarded us the e-mail.
A humorous exchange followed. Read from the bottom up:
—–Original Message—– From: Diane Ravitch Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 6:11 PM To: Klein Joel I. May God be with you I was afraid for a second that I mistyped “luck” Whew Sent from my iPhone On Nov 12, 2010, at 5:00 PM, “Klein Joel I.” wrote: Thanks. While I’m sure it’s just a typo, I love the Freudian slip below. —– Original Message —– From: Diane Ravitch Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 05:51 PM To: Klein Joel I. God luck in the next phase of your life/career Diane Sent from my iPhone On Nov 12, 2010, at 4:43 PM, “Klein Joel I.” wrote: I hoped you would be. —– Original Message —– From: Diane Ravitch Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 05:41 PM To: Klein Joel I. Joel, I’m flattered. Diane Sent from my iPhone On Nov 11, 2010, at 10:31 PM, “Klein Joel I.” wrote: Do you have latest draft oped?