The journey that I took to learn how to write was not a normal one. It took me years of trial and error with different teachers and finally a move to a different school before I could ever learn to …
The complex question of which colleges to apply to and ultimately which to attend is often enough complicated by the widespread desire among students (and vicariously among parents) to attend a “big name” school. But as tuition rates soar and …
Recently, bullying has finally been getting the serious attention it deserves after several tragic high-profile incidents. Sadly though, many people still see the issue as a semi-acceptable rite of passage; “It’s a normal part of growing up to go through …
The very notion of reading mail that wasn’t addressed to you, but was carelessly left laying in plain view is scandalous. Whether snail-mail or email, our correspondence is private business protected by passwords, encryption, and even the federal government.
What …
Many students with learning differences who have been lucky enough to find a high school setting that allows their strengths to shine through will sooner or later face the daunting task of selecting a college that will hopefully provide an …
In my 11 years of teaching pragmatic skills to students with learning differences at a small independent school (many of whom struggle with executive functions) I have compiled a short list of the most helpful strategies for the daunting task …
This post was originally written for www.learningdiversity.org but published first at the Washington Post.
Reading is a cultural activity. This statement may seem obvious, and yet in recent decades an increasing number of educators have considered reading from psychological …
You may have noticed recent posts about the “civility gap” at private schools and about a formula for successful school reform. The post about successful reform in Brockton calls among other things for a highly motivated group to plan for …
While I never use the ‘Global List’ option to distribute videos of impossibly cute puppies, I am very guilty of passing along interesting web URL’s to unsuspecting co-workers. Sometimes I never get a reply from the recipient. It isn’t always …
I recently read Sandra Stotsky‘s study of the state of literary education in the nation’s public schools with great interest. At Eagle Hill School, we have been concerned with this issue for some time and have formed a study …
If you are a parent or teacher trying to understand and help your student or child with executive function difficulties, this recent book co-authored by Drs. Joyce Cooper-Kahn and Laurie Dietzel is for you. It is a guide to understanding …
Is there a civility gap at private schools as claimed by New York Times columnist Charles Blow in his recent op-ed? Blow bases his claim on the results of a study conducted by the Josephson Center Institute for Youth …
Take a break from the routine and let your students learn while having a little fun in a familiar format: Playing History.
“WHY PLAY HISTORY?
There are tons of free historical games, interactives and simulations on the web. …
Oftentimes as teachers and parents we find ourselves admonishing our student or child to take off their headphones and “pay attention”. Perhaps it is time to reevaluate our attitudes. Why not incorporate their portable music devices into their learning?…
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