Any policy that strives to stamp out bullying, whether in Columbus schools or elsewhere, is a policy toward a worthwhile endeavor. There is no excuse for officials or districts to turn a blind eye toward this type of behavior excusing it as a...

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In response to a recent evaluation of Los Angeles schools, Superintendent Brewer released a new strategy for helping failing secondary (high schools, grades 9-12) schools improve. Called “The Strategic Plan for High Priority Schools”, it is a...

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Not too long ago, on a visit to two sixth-grade classrooms, I saw very clearly the challenge teachers have before them when they try to differentiate reading. In both classrooms, 11-year-olds who read like fourth graders shared tables with...

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Timothy walked into STRONG Learning Center for his tutoring session, but that day he was too distressed to begin his schoolwork. "Every morning I have to wash my face, get dressed, comb my hair, brush my teeth, and eat breakfast," he...

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In the 25 years since graduating from high school, I’ve come to the conclusion that many of the lessons I was taught in school haven’t helped me succeed in my life or career. And I’m not alone. These damaging lies cost people friendships and...

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Introduction In the 1990's when I was contemplating learning Spanish, I was told repeatedly by well-meaning friends that if I really wanted to learn Spanish I would have to live in a country in which Spanish was the dominate spoken tongue....

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For most students, college is a learning experience that goes well beyond the classroom. More freedom and responsibility means more risk, which is borne out in the statistics surroundings students’ use of alcohol. According to the National...

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