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The suicide of a South Hadley, Massachusetts, teen is the latest in what seems to be weekly news of another tragic victim of cyberbullying. As... Read more
For decades, it’s been a prevailing belief: girls are at a disadvantage in the classroom, especially when it comes to certain subjects. But the classroom... Read more
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You are in your bed right now. You are finally asleep after a wild tale of wild things, a glass of water, several threats and... Read more
An Open Letter to the Younger Brother
At this moment you are sleeping in my bed. You have the company of two dogs, two cats and dreams that only know innocence. You... Read more
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What does it take for a child to learn? The answer, of course, varies from child to child. Teachers and administrators spend their lives working... Read more
Six Things Teachers Want Parents to Know
As teachers across the country go back to school, they are gearing up for a year of managing students and their parents. While most parents... Read more
We want 2010 to be the year we make firm resolutions and stick with them. Being a better parent overall requires coming up with a specific plan of attack. What’s yours? Write about it.
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