Boys doing poorly in school has been blamed on feminism, boys' learning styles, brains... Now there's clear evidence that it's actually teachers who are the reason why girls are doing better than …
Should table manners be part of the curriculum?
When at-risk kids do "succeed" -- get a scholarship to a prep school, go off to an elite college, get an amazing job -- a lot of them realize that there are unwritten social codes that you need to …
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Could high lead levels lead to bad schools?
Until I had a baby, I had never thought about lead. Then we moved into an old house in Buffalo, my husband got a lead testing kit, and the paint surrounding our windows tested positive for lead. I …
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How to pick the college that’s right for you
I always love Frank Bruni. This Sunday's column is about how to decide if you're a college senior which college will end up being best for you. First, I think he's asking a lot of seniors. I …
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Long-ish Bio
My life has had some weird quirks in it, but not so weird that I've ever seriously considered writing a memoir or anything. (Isn't that the standard now for remarkable childhoods?) But I think these …
Recess should not be optional
Playing helps kids learn, according to a new statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Recess should not be taken away from kids as punishment or to increase scheduled class time, states the …