How Over-Scheduling Affects Teens
I wanted to take a moment to share a perspective about the kinds of schedules that my students experience. After writing out these perspectives, I realized that the core of this blog entry deserves to…
“Bored” Is A Choice
Due to the nature of social media, we sometimes see news stories float around for a couple years. Certain articles are shared over and over again, and unfortunately, we have to check their validity all…
Eight Skills Every Middle-Schooler Needs
Occasionally, I find myself distracted by lists that pop up in my news or Facebook feed. There’s always a catchy title like “Twenty Places to Visit Before You Die” or “Top Ten Foods That Everyone…
Change Is Good
I used to work at a school where each student needed an electronic portfolio. The teachers came together to design an idea that would make sense. Sure, we could organize it by subject area or…
About Over-Parenting…
When I read this article about the problem of over-parenting, and saw this video with a former Stanford University dean, I felt compelled to share from conversations with students and parents over the years. Every…
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