5 Myths About U.S. Schools Debunked
If you think our schools aren’t doing a good job, think again. Other countries ARE outperforming us, but the reasons might be different than you think. 5 Myths About U.S. Schools
De-Compartmentalizing Parents
Sometimes, parents can be compartmentalized. Recently, my second-grader brought home a drawing he had made of our family. In the picture, he was building with Legos, his brother was playing baseball, and Dad was working on the computer. And Mom? … Continued
Writers in the Making
“Everyone … has something important to say,” proclaims Barbara Ueland in If You Want to Write. This is a phrase I’ve used hundreds of times with students in Writing Workshop sessions, as we reminded ourselves to listen actively to classmates … Continued
The Grace of Teachers
In all my years of working with teachers, I never fail to be amazed by their singular devotion to “their kids.” Teachers have an uncanny ability to cut through all the noise that goes on in education and focus on … Continued
