Saturday, October 2, 2010

Another overreach by schools? The 'no-touch' policies

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(Interesting article from Great Britain on the matter) . I've thought about this a lot, also. Another interesting read for a Saturday!

Bullying and suicides... a complex situation...

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(bullying not only cause of suicides, experts warn) I've thought about this issue--as more states pass anti-bullying law. An important r...
Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Schools for other people's children...

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(President Obama on his choice of schools for his daughters) . Our president gave an honest answer. We understand that. But as long as peopl...
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Friday, September 24, 2010

The responsibility deficit.... Thanks Philip K. Howard!

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(The Responsibility Deficit) . It's great to see our friend, Philip K. Howard, featured in David Brooks' column. Of course, he's...
Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Should we rethink inclusion? See joannejacobs.com discussion

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(Should we rethink inclusion?? Yes, it's time to rethink inclusion. Inclusion grew out of the civil rights model. (student have a right ...
Friday, September 17, 2010

Mother was right...'C'est le ton qui fait la musique."

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My mother always told me, "It's the tone that makes the music." Can that be the message from Washington D.C.'s vote? Tha...
Thursday, September 16, 2010

Education Update features Fixing Special Education!

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( Discussion with Michael Best, NYC General Counsel and Jean Johnson of Public Agenda) (Fixing Special Education.) . The book is available o...