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David Altshuler on “Winning the Game”

Posted on May 22, 2013 by ekross

Although his article is on college applications, I think the same concepts apply for middle school applications. My student families are wonderful. However, sometimes 5th grade gets a bit too crazy for my liking. Read and consider: Pow! Smack! Oof! … Continue reading →

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David Altshulter Newsletter on learning differences

Posted on May 18, 2013 by ekross

I think David’s newsletter this week is a very important reminder that not all children (or adults, for that matter) learn the same: David Altshuler, M.S. Newsletter May 14, 2013 Chances Are A buddy of mine explained the likelihood of … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Roosevelt on children THINKING

Posted on May 8, 2013 by ekross

“Every effort must be made in childhood to teach the young to use their own minds. For one thing is certain: if they don’t make up their own minds, someone will do it for them.”

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NY Times…No Rich Child Left Behind?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by ekross

Something to think about. What can we do better to educate ALL children? NY Times….No Rich Child Left Behind?

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Does Homework Really Work?

Posted on April 2, 2013 by ekross

Thorough article addressing all sides. http://momshomeroom.msn.com/parenting-articles/homework_study_skills/does-homework-really-work-/253950664?wt.mc_id=msn

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NY Times Article (Education v. Future jobs?)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by ekross

Education versus business? Are our schools building critical thinking and preparing our children for the future? Worth reading, including stimulating comments at end. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/opinion/sunday/friedman-need-a-job-invent-it.html?ref=opinion&_r=0

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NY Times: The Influence of Schools on Boys

Posted on September 28, 2012 by ekross

Something to consider. However, when reading the article, you should read the posts following the article as well.  Link to the article is below: Honor Code

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Another good David Altshuler article….

Posted on September 26, 2012 by ekross

David Altshuler, M.S. Newsletter September 25, 2012 This Brain is Your Brain There is a story about Enrico Fermi, the great 20th century physicist. A graduate student is trying to impress the professor by reciting a litany of sub-atomic particles. … Continue reading →

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Michael Jordan Failure Commercial

Posted on August 14, 2012 by ekross

A parent of one of my students told me about this commercial. I now use it whenever a child needs to understand how important failures are in life. It’s only about a minute long and is worth viewing:

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NY Times…Aug. 4, 2012..Raising Successful Children

Posted on August 12, 2012 by ekross

August 4, 2012 Raising Successful Children By MADELINE LEVINE Interesting NY Times article on which parenting styles help children succeed.  I recommend reading it.

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