At this time of year, our thoughts turn to wish lists and goals. So, with…
education

Eliminating Recess: Depriving Kids in More Ways Than You Think
This week’s post is written by Arthur Grant, a child play researcher, writer, and father of…

Where There’s a Will There’s a Way…But Only If You’re Good at Problem Solving
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that, due to bad weather in the middle…

In Defense of the Arts in Education
A lot of what I read about education saddens/frustrates/infuriates me. I felt all of that…

What Makes a Great Teacher?: Remembering Phyllis Gelineau
What makes someone “great?” I throw that word around on a regular basis, giving no…

Disruptive Children: Are Drugging and Dismissing Them Our Only Options?
In this educational era, resonating with appeals for standards and standardization, driven by the requirements…

“It’s always been done this way”
One of my least favorite sentences in the entire universe is some version of “It’s…