I received an email from the school where my two middle children attend. Apparently Little Miss Muffet and Spiderman had an altercation over whether Spiderman was allowed to purchase breakfast because... Read more >>

Since the invention of school, educators have had the un-glorified task of teaching young children, while at the same time maintaining order by invoking discipline. In the “olden” days,... Read more >>

It’s coming. Classroom helper. Mom volunteer. It’s going to be your turn one day soon—there’s no IF; just a WHEN! Don’t choke . . . embrace it! Your kids’... Read more >>

We are new to the place; we knew no one to begin with. My only child (daughter) is about to begin a new phase in her life—going to pre-school. The government has this VPK program which we... Read more >>

In classrooms around America, hands go up every day with the question, “Is this for a grade?” But perhaps a more pressing question would be “What is a grade for?” Today, the... Read more >>

A few months ago, after being scared to death upon hearing another parent talk about the waiting lists, competition, etc. to get into a good preschool in Chicago, Ricky and I decided that even though... Read more >>

It’s that time again. By now, you’ve probably back to school shopped, fashion show angsted over your outfit and even heard that first bell ring. I’ve been getting lots of emails from... Read more >>

The following are diary entries I made during my time at Alternative School, currently named SOC, or Student Opportunity Center. I’ve spent three days in the Red Room. Red Room. Sounds like... Read more >>

To the joy of most children on a traditional school calendar, the 2009–2010 scholastic year is, once again, drawing to an end. In five and a half more weeks, according to one of my sons, “jail will… Read more >>

“Girls go to college to get more knowledge. Boys go to Jupiter to get more stupider.” I heard this rhyme over and over growing up, and I have to admit that it has played a role in forming... Read more >>