Category Archives: Educational resources

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…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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NY Times article on impact of good teachers in elementary school

Posted on January 18, 2012 by ekross

Inspiring article in the NY Times for teachers working with young children.  The article cites studies which have shown that quality teachers help their students beyond academics, including lower teenage pregnancy rates, as well as greater college matriculation and adult … Continue reading →

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Too much homework?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by ekross

See “New York Times” article (copy link below and put into your browser): www.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/education/24homework.html?scp=1&sq=Dalton%20School&st=cse

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Controversy over technology in the classroom

Posted on October 23, 2011 by ekross

Sometimes technology overrides good teaching.    Article worth reading and considering, especially for children in elementary school and early childhood. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/23/technology/at-waldorf-school-in-silicon-valley-technology-can-wait.html

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