With our ability today to connect through media, we have unparalleled opportunities to surround ourselves with information — often times…
We are the only species that creates the environment that creates who we become. Our lives are framed and developed…
Over the years, I have observed the homework of my children, and now my grandchildren. There is a significant difference…
We know that homework causes stress and conflict, frustration and exhaustion. We tell ourselves that homework teaches our children responsibility…
For most national holidays celebrating past presidents, civil rights leaders, veterans and people who have died for this country, we…
This past week, I was in Washington, D.C., presenting at a three-day educational conference on critical issues including testing, financing,…
It is very difficult for great teachers to do what they know works in the classroom since test scores have…
It seems appropriate at this time of year to celebrate the great teachers who have touched our lives and live…
Today’s students are more thoroughly engaged in those activities that appeal to their creativity, their competitiveness, and their need to…
