Can being a good reader be good birth control?
Books instead of condoms? A girl’s reading skills in middle school may be a strong predictor of whether she gets […]
About schools
Education
Do girl bullies do worse in school?
Bullying is not good for anyone, not for the victim and not for the perpetrator. And “mean girls” might not
About schools, Parenting Styles
What should schools do about parent “stalkers”?
If you push your child toward high achievement using often severe methods, you might be a Tiger Mother. If you
About schools
“Bad” space makes for poor learning
As a teacher, I couldn’t function when it was really cold or hot. And neither could the kids. One unfortunate
babies and toddlers, Education, Parenting Styles
What does “cry it out” have to do with education and learning?
Well, maybe not that much, directly. My son is now 20 months old and sleeps through the night, mostly. A
About schools
Should we teach kids that college is “worth it”?
There’s been a lot of talk during the past few years about how college, with its rising costs and its