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Working as a Teen Taught Me What the Classroom Couldn't Aug. 30, 2024
Some parents like to say, "School is my kids' job." School is important, sure, but I preferred work ... Read More
It's Now or Never for School Choice Everywhere Feb. 21, 2023
This story could bring tears to your eyes. In Baltimore, Maryland, there are 23 schools in which not... Read More
I'm Not Currently Receiving the Grade I Deserve Dec. 28, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I have a real problem with one of my teachers at our high school. I feel he shows favor... Read More
Are My Grades Good Enough? Jun. 21, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I just finished my sophomore year of high school, and so far, I have a "B" average. Doe... Read More
I'm Concerned About My Perfectionism May. 25, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm 13 years old and can't seem to put an end to my perfectionism. When working on scho... Read More
Childhood Performance More of a Focus Than Ever Before May. 07, 2022
Our children are anxious, and they're getting more so every day. Even before the pandemic, anxiety ... Read More
How Happiness Slips Into Your Ambitions May. 01, 2022
When the teacher set the test in front of me and I saw the grade, I pulled the paper close to me and... Read More
My Procrastination Finally Caught up With Me Apr. 07, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm a major procrastinator, and it's starting to affect my life in terrible ways. I hav... Read More
Is Motivation Permanent? Sep. 22, 2021
Many times, I'm asked the question "Is motivation permanent?" and my standard response is "No, but t... Read More
Diverse Pathways in Education and Life, Part II: The Real-Life Stories of Jean Pierre, Maria, and Lee Aug. 14, 2021
In part one of this column, we followed the educational trajectories of three high school students: ... Read More
Diverse Pathways in Education and Life, Part I: The Real-Life Stories of Pedro, Cliff and Lauren Aug. 07, 2021
Those of us who teach, whether at the K-12 or college levels, come across thousands of students duri... Read More
Passing Grades or Letter Grades? Jul. 31, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I was not a good student this year. I'm glad eighth grade is over for me at this point.... Read More
I Would Love to Take Some Leftovers! Jul. 19, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I was invited over to my friend's home for dinner, and I must say it was really good! W... Read More
Exchange Student Has an Opportunity Jun. 18, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I'm a 17-year-old girl from Japan, and I'm going to be spending a year in America start... Read More
I Used To Be an A Student Feb. 27, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I have been a straight-A student ever since I was in the eighth grade, and now I'm a ju... Read More
Is There Such a Thing as Good Luck? Jan. 23, 2021
DR. WALLACE: My family and I live in a small town. I have a brother who has the best luck of any hum... Read More
You Deserve Your Parents' Praise Oct. 31, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I'm a 16-year-old girl who is a very good student. Mostly, I get A's in school, and if ... Read More
Shocked by His Seriousness Oct. 22, 2020
DR. WALLACE: My boyfriend and I have been dating for a few months now. About a month ago, my family ... Read More
September 14, 2020 Sep. 14, 2020
Dear Annie: I was divorced many years ago and raised my daughter primarily on my own because my ex-h... Read More
Your GPA Won't Be Affected, So Lighten Up! Aug. 17, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I'm pleased to tell you that I'm a proud straight-A student. Ever since I completed the... Read More
