Children
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Opting Out: Why Ian Will Never Take State Tests
I’m taking a stand this year: My son is not taking the standardized state tests that…
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Part 3: The solution is right in front of us
Robinson’s final point is that we cannot help our students thrive under the current educational system,…
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Part 2: the 2nd principle that drives human life
In an earlier post, Part 1: Identifying the problems, I discussed how Ken Robinson’s video is helping…
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Part 1: Identifying the problems in our current educational system
Ken Robinson: How to escape education’s death valley I love Ken Robinson’s videos: He is entertaining…
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A letter to my son on his ninth birthday
Dear Ian, Happy birthday my darling boy! Your birth nine years ago brought so much joy…
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Can We Escape the Matrix?
Many people are talking about what’s right and wrong with education; Luba Vangelova’s Steve Hargadon: Escaping…
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Why are children crying about school?
If you have a child who enjoys school, count your blessings. I don’t. I have a…
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Parents in Education
If parents really want to make a difference in their children’s education, they have the power…
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How Heroes Are Made
Last night, Ian told me he’s getting picked on by kids at school. Ian told one…
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Special in Every Way
“I think we need to put Ian in special education.” Ian’s teacher was saying something about…
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Do you remember when you were my only friend?
Ian and I were on our way to play miniature golf last night, and he asked…
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Ian Knows Pain
Besides the obvious struggles, Ian’s Cancer treatments three years ago have created other problems for him…
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Positively—Scared
I feel like a failure. I write about staying optimistic through whatever life throws at me,…
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…the Rest of the Story.
April 30, 2009. Another anniversary that we won’t celebrate. Another day filled with painful memories. Unlike…
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Three Years Ago Today…
Today is our anniversary. Three years ago our lives changed forever, but there won’t be a…