The Harmful Role of Helicopter Parents

Julie Lythcott-Haims noticed a disturbing trend during her decade as a dean of freshmen at Stanford University.  Most, if not all, K-12 educators have observed the same phenomenon.  She recently published a book on the subject.  Click here to watch her video and/or read the Washington Post article that includes her suggestions for parents.

Current Testing Cash Cow

I don't mind sharing that I am in opposition to the current testing regime.  This very special report talks about a teacher who choses to speak truth to power.  Click here to see/hear/read the report.

Suspending Young Students

This recent piece on The News Hour raises numerous questions.  It touches on suspension efficacy of K-2 students, charter school regulations, and the reliability of educational data.  Click here to read or watch this report.

A High School Where College Is Not the Goal

At Randolph Technical High School in Philadelphia, students are learning about carpentry, culinary arts, and auto repair. Has the system given up on them, or has it saved them?

Read this excellent article about rethinking what our students really need.  Click here to go to this thought-provoking article in The Atlantic.

Only the Strong Survive

"According to a 2014 study by the Alliance for Excellent Education, every year roughly half a million teachers in the U.S. either move to a different, often more affluent school, or they leave education altogether."  Obviously - this trend will impact schools, and especially administrators, greatly if the trend continues.  Listen to this interesting piece by clicking here.

Classroom Management

This terrific article is a great starter for newbie teachers, and a fantastic reminder to veterans as well.  And, while it was written for middle school teachers, it is certainly fitting for all levels (even for teaching adults).  Click here to read this list.

High-achieving teacher sues state over evaluation labeling her ‘ineffective’

It will be interesting to see how this case progresses.  Could it be a canary in the mine for other administrators in other states?  Click here to read about this teacher's battle over her evaluation.

Washington Post reporter -Valerie Strauss