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Apr. 21, 2014
I Was Wrong About Tests
Tests are good. Very good. But we use them incorrectly. Most educators I know and politicians I hear about use them incorrectly as well. But I had one teacher who knew the truth about tests. Mr. Corson -- the brilliant … Continue reading
Tagged discussion, learning, Testing
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Apr. 8, 2014
Some Distraction or Other
A month earlier, World War II had begun with the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany. Oxford students were shaken by news of the war and confused about how, or even if, they should pursue their studies. On October 22, … Continue reading
Apr. 7, 2014
Chariklo and Why Life-Long Learning Matters
One of my friends wasn't feeling well. He was at the ice cream shop he manages when I got the call. "Would you be willing to bring me the bag of lozenges I left on my desk? I'll give you … Continue reading
Apr. 2, 2014
Comfy Pants and Conformity
...or, how homeschooling works in suits or sleepwear. My friends are shocked when they arrive at my home and I'm still wearing jeans. My usual household fare is "comfy pants" -- soft shorts or sweats or pj bottoms -- pretty … Continue reading
Tagged education, fashion, Homeschooling, learning
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Mar. 4, 2014
You Can Use Education to Solve Problems
Educators infer that all we need is an education to solve problems. If we -- or those currently afflicted by suffering due to ignorance -- could simply learn what we needed to know, we'd come out of our current situation. … Continue reading
Feb. 21, 2014
How to Help a Kid Who Hates Math
Ken, a Sonlight dad whose kids are now in graduate programs, shared this great article about success in math. If you hate math, learning how to fail at math can help you move forward. It relieves pressure and allows you … Continue reading
Tagged learning, math, MathTacular
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Jan. 20, 2014
Accomplishments Over Attendance
One of my friends used to work a security night shift. His job was to walk the perimeter on a semi-regular basis. Other than that, he sat in his chair and watched movies and played computer games and waited for … Continue reading
Tagged learning, school, Time Management
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