How to Become an Ed-Tech Visionary Without Really TryingA few months back, I penned a back-to-school essay for National Review reflecting on education technology’s constant cycles of hype and…6d ago16d ago1
Has Technology Been Bad for Reading and Learning?There’s a familiar, frustrating tension between practice and policy. When it comes to grading, devices, equity, choice, student behavior…Nov 2215Nov 2215
Boys Don’t Love to Read. Could This Former Teacher Be on to Something?Youth reading is down today, and reading by boys has fallen off a cliff. Even worse, a big chunk of what passes for youth reading today is…Nov 20Nov 20
Trump’s Win Is a Wake-Up Call for Educators. Here’s WhyNow that we’ve had a few days to digest last week’s election results, let’s talk about what they mean for education. Rather than wade into…Nov 134Nov 134
What’s Really at Stake for Education in This Election?The 2024 election is finally upon us, and more than 150 million people will be voting for a slew of federal, state, and local officials. If…Nov 5Nov 5
‘Academic Rigor Is in Decline.’ A College Professor Reflects on AP ScoresA couple of weeks ago, I had an extended conversation with the College Board’s vice president of Advanced Placement and instruction, Trevor…Nov 1Nov 1
Restorative Justice, the Classroom, and Policy: Can We Resolve the Tension?There’s a familiar, frustrating tension between practice and policy. When it comes to grading, devices, equity, choice, student behavior…Oct 30Oct 30
Can Athletic Coaches Help Students Learn More in the Classroom?The state of youth sports is something that looms large for me, especially given the ability of sports to help promote well-being…Oct 23Oct 23
The Fight Over DEI Continues. Can We Find Common Ground?In “Straight Talk with Rick and Jal,” Harvard University’s Jal Mehta and I examine the reforms and enthusiasms that permeate education. In…Oct 17Oct 17
How Can Educators Strike a Healthy Balance on Diversity and Inclusion?In “Straight Talk with Rick and Jal,” Harvard University’s Jal Mehta and I examine the reforms and enthusiasms that permeate education. In…Oct 16Oct 16