SQueeZInG the JuiCEs in a CLC

I really identified with the article, "Moving Beyond Talk." One of the questions that came up in a small group discussion in class was how to move the ideas we've been talking about in class to our actual classrooms. I fear that the fire to bring change to the classroom will easily be smothered by issues like standardized testing, expectations of principals and parents, etc etc etc. It think the igniting juices to bring forth change are squeezed (yes I really did just say SQUEEZED :) and nurtured within a collaborative learning community. As far as student teaching goes I hope there is a way to stay connected to other student teachers to get support and suggestions from someone who is in a like situation. Yes, we will mostly rely on our experienced teacher for support but sometimes you just need someone who can directly relate to the position you're in!