Hunger Games: An Opportunity for Relevant Discussion With Kids
“Hunger Games” is much more than a blockbuster movie based on a best-selling book. It’s an opportunity for parents and teachers to engage kids in important conversation.
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Notes from the (Achievement) Gap
While the achievement gap has narrowed between races, it has widened significantly between rich and poor. Access to educational opportunity is a fundamental promise made by America and its citizens, a promise that has been sorely compromised.
The Magical Question
When your child misbehaves, would you rather be their teacher or be an enforcer? By using “the magical question,” you can solve problems more easily and teach your child self-discipline.
Educational Causes of the Rich and Famous
All too often, the stories we hear about the rich and famous are steeped in negativity. Learn how a few luminaries are doing something to improve education.
“5 Strategies to Engage & Inspire” Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A
Do students with career goals do better in school? Do we work only for pay? Bob Sullo addresses questions and comments made after his webinar “5 Strategies to Engage & Inspire Kids to Work Harder in School.”
Reality Check: Are Kids’ Sports Out of Control?
Are our kids over-scheduled? Are kids’ sports out of control? In an effort to give our kids every advantage, are we robbing them of a most precious gift: childhood?
Advocating For Children With Special Needs
It’s hard enough to raise a child with special education needs. It’s even more difficult when you believe children are not getting what they need. Fortunately, there are resources available.
Is Your Child “Successful”?
“Is your son successful?” A simple question asked by a child provides an opportunity for a parent to examine exactly what we mean when we say we want our kids to be “successful.”
Keeping Children Open For Growth And Learning
Just as a cell is either “open” or “closed,” our children are either closed for protection or open for growth and learning. How we interact with kids goes a long way in determining if they remain open and ready for learning.
What’s the Purpose of Education in the 21st Century?
What is the purpose of education in the 21st century? We continue to use strategies based on Education 2.0 even though we are living in an Education 3.0 world.
