Education

College writing: do we still need the essay?

With apologies to the writers of this essay, I think they’re on the wrong track. Take a…
If education grad classes were like seminary classes

A parody…. in love…. but with a point…. ~~~~~~ “All right, class. Let’s get started. I’ll…
The Petard Pinch on Vimeo

A beautifully told story of WW2 heroism.
The Fallen of World War II on Vimeo

A stunning visualization of data about deaths in World War II – and definitely skim to…
Trust the process

“The Process.” We should print it in big, bold letters because that’s how this idea rolls: The…
Self-doubt is the foundation of good teaching, right?

I don’t know whether my colleagues in the profession experience this, but teaching—at least for me—takes…
Link: Helicopter parenting is increasingly correlated with college-age depression and anxiety.

The data emerging about the mental health of our kids only confirms the harm done by…
The Realities of Being a Public Educator | molehills out of mountains

You see, school isn’t just about education any more. It is about meeting the needs of…
Questioning the purpose of higher education. What if both sides are wrong?

First an excerpt, and a suggestion that you go off to read this entire article and…
Link & Rant: “Your children deserve better than this” (Washington Post)

An excellent open letter by two outstanding 1st grade teachers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, defending their decision…