Your Hovering Doesn’t Help: A Quiz and a Simple Step
Are you a helicopter parent? Sometimes I am, but I’m trying to figure out why and how to stop.
education
Whose Fault Is It That American Education Is Broken?
American schools are not on the right path. American parents aren’t sure what to think: is more academic pressure motivating or harmful? Can other countries teach us lessons?
The Case for Ending Summer Vacation
Should we get rid of summer vacations for kids? Are our own memories of summer holding us back as a country from doing better for our kids?
5 Lessons for Parents and Teachers From Terrible First Year of Teaching
After my first year of teaching was a disaster, I set out to figure out how to be a better teacher. And what I discovered was that it didn’t have much to do with test scores or lesson plans.
Take Action on the Crisis That All Parents Should Care About
All parents have a stake in the current student loan crisis. Get involved and make your voice heard about this critical issue!
Get a “Blog Mentor”! Why It Takes a Village To Raise a Blogger
Beginning bloggers need a lot of help. Blog mentors can help guide newbies to find their own voice and style.