Revisiting the Cursive Writing Debate
Several months ago, we examined the debate around whether students should be required to learn cursive writing. Consider that we …
Time to Re-Sort the Relationship Between Curriculum Content and Learning Skills
There was a time when students came to school because it was where the information and knowledge needed for success …
The Challenge to Close the Achievement Gap Among High-Performing Students
We want to think of our public school system as a societal commitment to providing all children and young people …
College Admission Decisions: Can’t We Do Better?
As young people approach the end of their high school years, they and their families go through the ritual of …
Countering False Promises to Improve Learning
Three years ago, the Washington D.C. School District added twenty days to the school calendar on thirteen campuses at a …
Crowdfunding Classroom Resources: Growing Opportunities and New Dilemmas
It’s not a secret to educators that schools across the nation are underfunded. The problem is not new. Parent and …
Textbooks and The Future of Learning
Textbooks have been an assumed component of classroom learning for generations. They have been a staple of lesson planning and …
Three Pitfalls to Avoid When Nurturing Growth Mindsets
It is rare to hear a podcast, listen to a speaker, or read an article about learning today without some …
Key Workplace Skills for 2030
One of the key responsibilities of education and educators is to prepare today’s learners for their future. However, accomplishing this …
What About the Noise?
The ability to hear plays a key role in learning for most students. Certainly, the expansion of learning options through …