Why is everyone so hysterical about Common Core? Why are teachers quitting their jobs, parents calling their school boards, and students refusing to take the tests? This is silly. People simply don't understand what Common Core is. Common Core is not a new idea, and Common Core is certainly not ... View Post
Dear School, I Want My Childhood Back
Eventually, school believed in me, and I believed in it. I must admit, that I did have a rocky start though. In fact, as a boy I hated school with all my heart. It was synonymous with suffering. I counted the minutes of my wasted afternoons. I had big plans: forts to built, creeks to cross, and ... View Post
Part Two: 7 Things Every Kid NEEDS to Know About College
Read the first part of Things Kids NEED to know about college HERE. Yes, it is true that on average, college graduates earn a million dollars more. However, before you get too excited, subtract the 4 to 7 years of college tuition, loans, and unearned income. Also, remember that not all degrees ... View Post
Education – What’s the Point?
What is the point of education? Long before any teaching takes place we must decide what we want to accomplish. Are we merely preparing our children for Jeopardy, or will their education enhance their future lives outside of academia? We believe that the sole purpose of education should be to ... View Post
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