A knowledge gap

There have only been a handful of moments in history that completely changed how ordinary people gained access to knowledge. … More

Why We Spend Too Much Time Fixing Kids Instead of Growing Them

I’ve believed for a long time that schools and even well‑meaning parents spend too much of a child’s early years … More

Today’s prompt question asks, What colleges have you attended? “A piece of paper doesn’t give someone intelligence. Life does.”Wow. That … More

This is today’s WordPress prompt:“If you started a sports team, what would the colors and mascot be?” At this point, … More

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how kids learn, and why something feels off — even though, on paper, … More

This whole conversation started right at our Thanksgiving dining room table. The grandkids were buzzing around, grabbing rolls like they … More

The Class That Changed My Life “Don’t let anyone tell you your dreams are too big or impossible. You will … More

“The first five years of a childs life have so much to do with how the next eighty turn out.” … More

Parents, stop asking your kids what they want to be when they grow up. That question is almost meaningless in … More