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'CRT' by Another Name Is Still CRT Aug. 19, 2021
Out of the blue, an awkward academic phrase — critical race theory — has become fightin'... Read More
Teaching by Parable Aug. 18, 2021
The parable has always been my favorite method of teaching. The reason is simple: People remember th... Read More
I Never Left the Classroom (Part I): An Introduction to the 7 Deadly Sins of the Modern American University May. 08, 2021
"I Never Left the Classroom." Someday I hope to publish a book with that title. In effect, from 1978... Read More
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do Oct. 23, 2020
Did you have music lessons when you were a youngster? For most of the last century, it is reported, ... Read More
Teaching Children Means Dealing With Parents, Too Jan. 30, 2020
Q: I always wanted to be a teacher so I could help people, specifically children. I used to babysit ... Read More
Teachers Deserve Parents' Patience and Respect Dec. 05, 2019
Dear Annie: I am a teacher in a small town in New England. When I began my job, I thought it was the... Read More
Solar Hostess Nov. 23, 2019
Lady luck is an inconsistent hostess. She may greet her guests warmly and cozy up to serve them, but... Read More
A New Foundation Nov. 20, 2019
The Dallas Morning News published information concerning the Living To Change Lives Foundation, whic... Read More
White Privilege: An Alternative Perspective Oct. 31, 2019
As I was reading about Georgia Southern University students burning Jennine Capo Crucet's novel "Mak... Read More
Here's How You Can Help Teachers Meet the Financial Education Challenge Sep. 11, 2019
Dear Readers: What do dinosaurs and virtual reality have to do with financial education? A lot, acco... Read More
August 12, 2019 Aug. 12, 2019
Dear Annie: I'm a young woman with a degree in education. After spending several years as a student ... Read More
Weird Ways to Earn Money on the Side Jul. 01, 2019
Recently, while brainstorming with a reader who needed to supplement her full-time job, I made a qui... Read More
Ousting Bad Teacher Helps Students May. 16, 2019
Q: I'm an English literature teacher who also independently tutors students from the other small, lo... Read More
High Schoolers Can Handle This? Apr. 25, 2019
High school seniors in suburban Columbus, Ohio, get to take a class that could well be banned on man... Read More
Teacher Made Serious Error Jan. 18, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I know you are a former teacher and high school principal, so I'm hoping you can help m... Read More
You Will Be a Great Teacher Jan. 01, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I am in my second year at the University of Illinois. I would like to teach English com... Read More
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Teacher? Dec. 20, 2018
Teaching is an honorable profession, one respected by the public, parents, students and the administ... Read More
Why Not Make a Gift of Financial Education This Season? Dec. 19, 2018
Dear Readers: In the spirit of the holidays, I've been writing a lot lately about giving — esp... Read More
Americans Don't Appreciate Their Freedom Nov. 15, 2018
Here's a shock: Almost half of Americans cannot name a single right protected by the First Amendment... Read More
Adding Unwanted Pounds Oct. 22, 2018
TEENS: Do you lay off junk food, get proper rest, exercise and ration your television and video stre... Read More
