
Perseverance and The Relentless Pursuit of McNuggets!
A parent who attends an awards ceremony for her daughter discovers just how destructive external rewards are. Continue reading
Read MoreA parent who attends an awards ceremony for her daughter discovers just how destructive external rewards are. Continue reading
Read MoreAnother cheating scandal, this one in Atlanta, Georgia, where 178 teachers and administrators have been accused of cheating to raise student scores on standardized tests. Despite numerous revelations of cheating in recent months (and accusations and suspicion in other high-profile … Continue reading
Read MoreI recently watched an episode of Criminal Minds. Near the conclusion, there is a shot of the airplane taking the team home and a voice-over begins with the words, “William Glasser wrote.” As a senior faculty member of The William … Continue reading
Read MoreLet me say at the outset that I voted for Barak Obama. I anticipate he’ll get my vote again. Still, as a lifelong educator I find myself dismayed and confused about where he stands on educational issues. In his May … Continue reading
Read MoreStandardized testing is the bane of some students’ existence as they go through school. Students start getting nervous in the weeks before, as their teachers are taking class time up with preparation worksheets and tips. Standardized tests have been in … Continue reading
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