10 Reasons Why I Hope My Son Is Bored
Kids learn a lot from being bored, a recent study concludes. What would be lost if kids aren’t allowed to explore and play?
About schools
About schools
What Obama got right about early childhood education
Obama’s early childhood proposal is a great beginning to addressing young children’s educational needs.
What Can We Learn From Introverts and Homeschoolers to Help Us Educate Kids?
Educators and parents can learn more about how to help kids learn and thrive by looking more closely at introverts and homeschooling.
Why Some Kids Can Handle Test Pressure: Is Your Kid a Warrior or Worrier?
Have standardized tests themselves created a generation of anxious, stressed-out kids, or is it just some kids’ response to stress
My editorial on Getting Smart about home schooling
I have an editorial post today on Getting Smart, the blog about innovations in learning and teaching. I summarize the
About schools
Would Your Child Be Liberated or Lost in a “Flipped” Classroom?
Would a “flipped” classroom help your children or students improve their learning? Or it just another passing, overhyped fad in