Broadening the scope of "higher" education to value folkways.
A mother reflectson what she’s learning from her home educated daughters.
A short lesson on listening to and appreciating children for who they are.
A parent reflects on the privilege of choosing among a wealth of schooling options.
A “difficult” student reflects on the teachers who did and didn’t treat her as a problem child.
A review of the book The Ignorant Schoolmaster by Jacques Rancière.
Learning from the ancestral line about intuition vs. skill in teaching.
Taking a simple lifestyle for granted -- and occasionally, as an idol.
Three lists, some recommendations, and a few observations from my amazing month of books.
Contemplating the shelf-shaped hole in our lives.
Why going to college shouldn’t be like eating at McDonald’s.
Remembering the character of a nurturer.
Ten reasons to support *cino from wherever you are.
A fictional story about what kids can teach their teachers.
What have we gained and what have we lost in our progress beyond the one-room school?
The stories of three heroes who refused to give in.
A tribute to Mr. Closz, and to all of the students who ponder the great mysteries of life.
A case for fewer measurable goals, and a lot more screwing around.
Tracking down the origins of a persistent rhythm.
Observations from a life as a teacher, student and parent involved with many schools.
Remembering the work of a good biology teacher.