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Good and Bad News About Coronavirus Mar. 11, 2020
There's good news and bad news about coronavirus. First, there's reason for optimism. The virus str... Read More
Grateful and Gracious Nov. 08, 2019
Dear Annie: Our best friend's son just got married in July. We gave them a generous check as a gift ... Read More
The Admissions Scandal Explained: Childhood As College Prep Mar. 14, 2019
Today's parents are stalked by the twin fears that their kids will be kidnapped, raped and eaten ... Read More
Lost, Buried, Burned: Oklahoma's Rape Kit Scandal Feb. 13, 2019
If you are puzzled by the nationwide rape kit testing backlog, Oklahoma provides maddening insight o... Read More
I Completely 'Choke' on Tests Dec. 20, 2018
DR. WALLACE: I'm 19 and attending a community college. I will be transferring to a four-year univers... Read More
NYC's War on Academic Excellence Jun. 13, 2018
"I also have a dream." This rallying cry, handwritten on a simple white placard held up by an Asian-... Read More
Undermining Academic Achievement Mar. 01, 2017
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement, "The president's decision to ask Bets... Read More
Shorter Road Ahead for Driverless Cars Jun. 09, 2015
Friends keep orating that driverless cars are something in the far-ahead future. Apparently, they're... Read More
Don't Know Much About History May. 10, 2015
In March, President Barack Obama teased the notion of making voting mandatory. "It would be transfor... Read More
Tatiana's Story Jan. 02, 2015
Maybe it's because we're drawn to human interest stories during the holidays, but many tend to stand... Read More
Children May Have Too Much Testing Nov. 02, 2014
Q: I am a retired schoolteacher who taught at an elementary school for 30 years. I have never lost i... Read More
When In Doubt, Disclose Aug. 17, 2014
Dear Edith: Ten years ago, I legally added a 600-square-foot addition to my suburban home. I obtaine... Read More
Strange Brew
Aug. 08, 2014
Is Common Core Good for Kids and Teachers? (Part 5) Dec. 10, 2013
Advocates of Common Core State Standards love to point out how 45 states and the District of Columbi... Read More
The Finland Phenomenon Jul. 06, 2011
When I heard the news last week that the Department of Education is aiming to subject 4-year-olds to... Read More
