Education

The School that I’d Like

Back in 1967 – the Observer newspaper in the UK organized an opportunity for children to write on the subject:…

18 years ago

College Admissions: Which is more interesting: Gorillas or Guerrillas??

That question is one the prompts from the new Tufts University optional essay section. It’s part of its Kaleidoscope program…

18 years ago

School Choice: Hogwarts or Diffendoofer?

The best parts about the Harry Potter books are all the reminders of the traditional British school story and a…

18 years ago

What’s the difference between school and prison?

I take my title from Gary Stager. Read his commentary and research to answer the question for yourself. (To read…

18 years ago

W is for …

This picture has a dollop of peanut butter on one edge, a smear of grape jelly on the other, and…

18 years ago

A Grand Grandfriends Day

Some came from New York City and much further - including Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Denmark. Other came from…

18 years ago

Animal tails and African tales

Over one hundred lower school children having a wonderful time - bursting with joy and pride of accomplishment. More coming…

18 years ago

My Life as the Ink Monitor and How Not to Introduce 1:1 Laptops

Technology is always disruptive. Think of the introduction of the printing press, or the combine harvester, or the mechanical looms…

18 years ago

Out to Lunch

A beautiful spring day and students took full advantage over lunch-time.

18 years ago

Disruptive Change in School: How Technology Ruined My Childhood

Technology is always disruptive. Think of the introduction of the printing press, or the combine harvester, or the mechanical looms…

18 years ago