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Monthly Archives: March 2015
On the Things that Ain’t Happenin’
Jen Hatmaker hits it out of the park, once again. Having just ushered my 18 year old into adulthood 2 days ago, I am relieved that I don’t need to back-fill my antique trunk with annual time capsules. As I … Continue reading
On Common Core Myths & Facts
Common Core Myths & Facts: It seems that I hear increasing understanding by parents in my community, but I continue to hear many of these myths perpetuated by politicians. It’s troubling to me when our students are caught in political … Continue reading
On Surviving the College Admissions Madness
Thank you to my March ’97 Mama friend, Lara Nolan, for this one. Our 17/18 year olds are making college decisions right now, and this is some terrific advice. When your son or daughter is thinking about selecting colleges to apply … Continue reading
On Practicing
At our house, we use a principle we learned from good friends: “Practice makes improvement.” This article describes the results of research that expands upon the principle. While the research was about music, I might hypothesize that the observations and … Continue reading
On Looking Out for Each Other’s Children
The title of this piece is a bit sensationalist, thought it’s a very real issue. I like the article, though, for the specifics it has regarding ways we can “look out for each other’s children.” Back when my 17 year … Continue reading
On the PARCC Test
Alongside the balance that I have encouraged in thinking about the Common Core, it is only fair to add my concern regarding the PARCC Test. Thanks especially to Jennifer Hierbaum Pastore for prompting me to think a bit more about PARCC this … Continue reading
On Allowances
Allowances. I’m not sure we’ve ever approached this aspect of parenting well or consistently. We got better at it when our kids hit the teenage years. With our older two, we manage things electronically with checking accounts and debit cards. … Continue reading
On the Misperceptions surrounding the Common Core
This article is a fascinating look at the misperceptions surrounding the Common Core. Seems like a PR disaster. I wonder if the political dramas playing out in so many states might have been avoided with a different sort of roll-out … Continue reading
On the Common Core and Its Impact on the Achievement Gap
Another article on the Common Core, this one on its potential impact on the achievement gap. “In other words, while the Common Core may provide the “map,” it’s up to the school districts to undertake the journey to make sure … Continue reading
On Weeping
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” (Kahlil Gibran)
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