The “more is always better” approach to instructional time is a popular and destructive fetish among educational policy makers (and one that goes hand-in-hand
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Why are we abstaining from sex education?
In early August, Mayor Bloomberg unleashed a new initiative that would make sex education in New York City schools mandatory. That means for middle
“Professionalism” is wrecking our schools
“Professionalism” has become a mantra for teachers, administrators, university professors, and virtually anyone else who considers him or herself an expert on education. U.S.
Betrayed by Scholastic
I always loved book fairs as a child. My mother served as school librarian for a few years so I had the privilege of
When school districts consolidate: pros & cons
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the state’s legislators are considering the consolidation of school districts in order to save the state money. Quinn has
The National Farm to School Network
As childhood obesity approaches an epidemic, medical professionals, nutritionists, and parents are starting to pay attention to what kids are eating at school. Unfortunately,
Skimping on Parents as Teachers
Looked at side-by-side, two recent news story create a contradictory picture that underscores the ironic and misguided path educational funding in Missouri is about
School reform vs. school choice
A former champion of No Child Left Behind has written a book criticizing the policy as a failure, especially because it relies on standardized
What schools can learn from babies
Babies are organic learning machines. I’m seeing that more clearly now, from the perspective of a grandmother. Each Wednesday, when my granddaughter arrives at