Interest in charter schools for students with disabilities is on the rise. Will such schools destroy the Individuals with Disabilities Act's (IDEA) rights of children? IDEA is the reauthorization … Read More
Finland’s Sad Embrace of America’s Corporate School Reforms
For years, Americans have repeated a mantra when discussing public schools, "Look to Finland!" Now, we see the same dangerous reforms happening in Finland's schools that are happening in America's … Read More
Those Who Seek to Privatize Public Schools are Working WITHIN the System!
Since the anonymous New York Times Opinon piece claiming there’s a critic in the White House, at least one comedian has referenced the 2006 remake horror movie When a Stranger Calls. The babysitter … Read More
What’s Better than Grit? Reading Books and a Good Teacher
Angela Duckworth graces the Costco Connection this month talking about the character grit that she says made her who she is today. She wants America to teach children to have grit too, so they will be … Read More
School Safety: Include Teacher and Student Support!
What’s being done to improve school safety? There's much discussion about school violence and "core values," and dealing with horrific events once they occur. Suggested solutions are often … Read More