A back-to-school trifecta
You may or may not agree with Kerry McDonald, but, as Kerry says, “Pluralism is a hallmark of a free society. We don’t have to like the choices others make […]
Why Teens Should Be Free to Work
by Kerry McDonald Should teens have jobs? Back in April, I shared that my 16-year-old daughter, Molly, got her first part-time job working at a busy coffee shop here in […]
School Transitions – Experienced Moms and Dads Offer Help
Experienced Moms and Dads Offer Help for Parents Whose Children are Experiencing Challenges Adjusting to A New Class/Fellow Students/Teacher/ Author – “I didn’t know elementary school would [...]
Why Putting Off Math at College Can Be a Good Idea
July 7, 2023 by Forrest Lane The big idea Putting off college math could improve the likelihood that students remain in college. But that may only be true as long […]
What Else Are We Missing?
The miracles of human cooperation go unnoticed. by Barry Brownstein August 8 Sometimes we do something foolish, and it works out. When our twins were a few months old, we […]
The Enduring Nostalgia of American Girl Dolls
The beloved line of fictional characters taught children about American history and encouraged them to realize their potential. Smithsonian Magazine by Meilan Solly Read when you’ve got time to [...]
Foundational Math and English in Community College Classes for Students Who Need It
by Parmalee Taff Facts and Opinions ~ Are these classes effective? Twenty-five or so years ago I listened to a Cabrillo president explain Cabrillo’s remedial math classes as necessary for […]
Ask Nicole: Teaching Children to Cope With Anxiety
by Nicole Young, MSW Is it just me, or is it getting harder to keep up with life? Some days, it feels like I’m on a treadmill that’s going too […]
