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“College Bound”
Along with the common core has been a call for college and career readiness in our nation’s public schools. But ... -
A Little Less Fear
Spanking is in the news again. This time, it’s the case of a high profile football player. The debate is ... -
A New Kind of Harm
Like so many, I was shocked to hear about a Utah teacher who accidentally shot herself carrying a concealed weapon, ... -
Seen and Heard
I’m not sure where I first heard the phrase, “Children should be seen and not heard.” Before you flip away ... -
Louder Than Words
One week of school has come and gone for us. And my son still seems to like it. Some children ... -
Back to School
I am writing this blog on the eve of the first day of school. By the time you read this, ... -
A Serious Post
In the wake of the death of Robin Williams, I think it is prudent to stop and reflect on what ... -
Back to School Letters
For most kids, school is just a mere three weeks away. For others, it may have already started. For the ... -
An Anxious Mind
I recently read a book called Monkey Mind, and it put my whole life in perspective. You see, I always ... -
Going For the Arts
It’s been art week for the Martin’s. It would be disingenuous to say that I enjoy doing things like playing ...