Archive for September, 2013

Why this habit will tip the scales in your favor this school year

Why this habit will tip the scales in your favor this school year

The Edge of Education September 25, 2013 at 3:12 pm 2 comments

“Habits are where our lives and careers and bodies are made.” — Seth Godin. According to research done at Duke University, more than 40 percent […]

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Homework is a Gift

Homework is a Gift

Featured Articles September 22, 2013 at 2:20 pm Comments are Disabled

By Rita Platt and John Wolfe Assigning students carefully prepared homework is a gift we give them. In American schools there are a wide range […]

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Is “College and Career Ready” a case of the Emperor’s New Clothes?

Is “College and Career Ready” a case of the Emperor’s New Clothes?

The Edge of Education September 22, 2013 at 1:33 pm 3 comments

By Rita Platt and John Wolfe These days it is almost impossible to escape the phrase “college and career ready.”   It is the new battle […]

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