Archive for June 2025
School’s Out
Everything’s got a moral, if only you can find it. –Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland This is my story. It’s the story of a life spent in schools—as student, teacher, administrator, parent, trustee, guardian ad litem, and tutor. It’s the story of disillusion and hope. Revelation It began when I was 12 and riding…
Read MoreEnding honors classes punishes student success
Recently, Troy School District eliminated its honors course offerings in science and English. They are not alone, detracking, or getting rid of specialized tracks for talented students, is spreading across the nation as an increasing number of schools remove honors, Advanced Placement and other advanced course offerings. It’s not just Troy, and it is not just in Michigan: Leading…
Read MoreLearning to unlearn
“I just don’t think it’s necessary to hit your children,” my friend said with a frown. She picked up another fry and reached for the ketchup packet. “Like, why would you want to hurt your own child?” I stopped chewing for a second to answer, “It’s a cultural thing. It’s not a big deal.…
Read MorePrinceton needs to take academic breaks seriously
Every Princeton student knows the struggle of balancing academics with rest over breaks. Whether it be submitting an essay draft due at the start of fall break or finishing a presentation for the Monday following break, it isn’t uncommon for course deadlines to fall on one of the three formal breaks provided for students during the…
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