22 May Technology in the Classroom
I recently attended a briefing on technology in the classroom. CQ Roll Call and Samsung sponsored the event, which began with guest speakers Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia and Congresswoman...
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16 May Common Core: Teachers Are Not Prepared
Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is a classic. When I think about today's bridge over troubled water, I think about how prepared I am to implement the Common...
10 May Science Education Is About to Change—And That’s a Good Thing
It would be a mistake to think my job only entails the dissemination of diagrams and the creation of mnemonic devices to remember the order of the planets. As a science...
07 May The Most Troubling Myths About Gifted Kids—Debunked
Teaching gifted students presents unique challenges and amazing rewards. Twelve years ago, when I was approached about teaching gifted students and creating classes that were to be dubbed as "highly...
01 May Literacy and Academic Success
There is a disconnect between the skills and knowledge children acquire in P-12 schooling and the skills and knowledge children need to succeed in college. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently highlighted...
25 Apr Op-Ed: Teachers Aren’t Widgets That Can Just Be Replaced
May 7 marks the annual celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Day in the United States. Approximately 3.5 million teachers will be applauded by their communities for the hard work they...