Recently my 9-year-old son worked with another 9-year-old boy to develop a series of math word problems. This is what they … [Read more...] about Boys, Math and Zero Tolerance
Get Ready for Veteran’s Day
I know it's not even Halloween, but Veteran's Day (November 11) is fast approaching. Want to mark the day in a meaninful … [Read more...] about Get Ready for Veteran’s Day
The Best School For Boys
How, exactly, do you go about finding the best school for your son? That's really the million dollar question, isn't … [Read more...] about The Best School For Boys
What Kids Need to Learn
On March 30, 2011, in response to a Boston Globe article about kids and learning, I wrote, "What kids need to learn is 1. … [Read more...] about What Kids Need to Learn
Star Wars Day
May 4 is Star Wars Day. Don't get it? Say it, out loud. With a "the" between "May" and "4th". Add a "be with you on the … [Read more...] about Star Wars Day
Boy Energy
I'll be speaking at the Wisconsin Parents Association conference in Oshkosh this weekend, reprising last year's Homeschooling … [Read more...] about Boy Energy
Zero Tolerance and Common Sense
Lttle David Morales created a patriotic-themed hat -- by gluing toy soldiers to a camouflage hat -- for a school project. His … [Read more...] about Zero Tolerance and Common Sense
Gifted Gender Gap
In New York City, there are more gifted girls than boys -- or so one would believe, glancing at one of the many girl-heavy … [Read more...] about Gifted Gender Gap
Gender Intensification
Do we really want to make the differences between boys/girls even more wider than they already are? If we divide education … [Read more...] about Gender Intensification
Single-Sex Education
What do you think of single-sex education? According to a Forbes.com article, single-sex education is on the rise in the … [Read more...] about Single-Sex Education
