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• Correlation Does Not Imply Causation

  I had a conversation today with a friend who recently took a job working for a terrific non-profit organization doing education reform. She’s proud of her... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Inscrutable Sets of Boxes

  

  A friend sent me this screed from the brilliant James H. Kunstler, the angriest architect in America.“Presenting the new Clinton Middle School, Tulsa, Oklahoma—... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2011 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Education and Certification (from the Archives)

  A mentor once told me, “What we have in this country is not a system of education, but a system of certification. When you go to college, you’re not buying an... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2011 SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• The Point

  I got this message from a former student today:“I have never gotten a chance to tell you that your class marked the transition from selfish ignorance to... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 SCHOOLING

• Scene from a ’70s Sitcom (from the Archives)

  I’ve embedded below a YouTube clip of one of my favorite moments from the ‘70s sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.” It features one of the radio station DJs trying to... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2011 SCHOOLING

• What Does Your School Stand For?

  There’s a great non-profit in Seattle called Rainier Scholars. Its mission is to support 60 young students of color each year on a path through middle school an... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 SCHOOLING

• Zero Point Zero

  One of the first things I did after my son was born (seven years ago) was begin planning his education. I was teaching at a traditional public high school... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Now, We Make Projects

  Yesterday, I had the privilege of sitting in on a Q&A with Seth Godin, who engaged with a small audience for three hours. He said a lot, but made one point... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• The Science of Academic Improvement (from the Archives)

  Here’s a glimpse into what the scientific community is telling us about happiness and productivity, drawn from research at Harvard University by Shawn Achor. Hi... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Hey Big Red (from the Archives)

  When I was in middle school, my friend Artie shocked all of us by shooting spitballs at the vice principal, Mr. Salvatini. It was an incredibly daring move... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2011 SCHOOLING

• Nine Lies

  It’s always nice when someone with 44 years of experience in your profession shares the same views as you.I just came across the blog of Rick Ackerly, who... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Reggie Jackson (from the Archives)

  One of my favorite stories to tell when I was a classroom teacher was about my encounter with Hall of Fame baseball player Reggie Jackson. Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• The 20th Century Was About “mass.” The 21st Century is Not.

  In response to yesterday’s post, I received this comment from Johnathan: “Pretending there are no obstacles in the way, ‘draw’ me a picture of what a re-invente... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2011 DEBATE, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• U.S. Kids Flunk Another History Exam

  There was a great story on NPR today about one of my favorite topics. Every so often, a study is released by some organization that illustrates how school poorl... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 DEBATE, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• How People Learn

  I attended a TEDx event today. Two things really struck me.The first was a notion put forward by a remarkable speaker named August de los Reyes, who graduated... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SOCIETY

• The Students Who Were Happy When I Handed Them a Textbook (from the Archives)

  Very early in my teaching career, I taught an American Government class at a traditional high school. Every day I would bring a new idea to class that I hoped... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2011 DEBATE, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Tacit Learning (part 2)

  Yesterday, I wrote about the power of “tacit learning,” a notion from Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown in their book A New Culture of Learning. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Tacit Learning

  I’m reading a powerhouse book called A New Culture of Learning, by USC professors Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown. It’s serving as a reminder why PSCS... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Dr. Tae

  Hello everyone. I’m going to let this blog rest for a week while I focus on wrapping up some administrative tasks related to the end of the school year. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2011 DEBATE, FAMILY, SCHOOLING, SOCIETY

• Open Mic

  Tomorrow is the last day of the year for PSCS students. To celebrate, we held an open mic event for anyone who wanted to sing, play music, or otherwise perform. Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 SCHOOLING