Ah, imagine a simpler time when people actually had time to invent solutions for problems that don't exist, instead of sitting around all day fretting about problems that appear insolvable. Educators came up with the idea during a brainstorming session, as a way to foster a "calmer and inclusive atmosphere in the classroom," the Daily Mail reports. Students, ages 7 to 11, … [Read more...] about UK town bans hand-raising in class
Archives for October 2011
All dads need to read: Meet the New Super People
This article in the New York Times discusses the "new super people:" Kids, who by 18, have resumes that most 40 year olds would be proud to show. [From Meet the New Super People - NYTimes.com] I've long been concerned that kids, and many parents today, still don't fully appreciate the competitive environment that is growing for our kids. Many, if not most, parents I know … [Read more...] about All dads need to read: Meet the New Super People