Going Dutch? Reflections on the Secondary School System in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is almost always ranked in the top ten for "best education systems in the world." But what makes an education system “the best?”
Opinion
Forewarned Is Forearmed: A Futurist’s Opinion
Over the past ten years, the world as we know it has transformed in astonishing ways. As a result, so has the world of education.
Special Needs: An Insider’s Perspective
Dear teacher, You’ve been teaching us about types of writing: the difference between fiction and non-fiction; procedural writing; business letters and personal letters—like ...
Digital Literacy: A Revolution Begins
Digital literacy is one of those phrases that we use without truly knowing its meaning. But before extending this concept into the future, I went to the past: what is the ...
Educating to Fail
Our education is failing today’s children in a big way. Yet, it’s not only our education system; it’s also our governments, our economy, and our national economic policy.
Opinion: Why Parents Don’t Respect Teachers
Some parents seem to have a problem with teachers. Given that this seems to be happening more frequently, what are the causes of this lack of respect, and where is this headed?
Opinion: Why Education Must Change
Education provides context to history, art, depth of understanding, and perspective that some people would not otherwise experience.
How to be a Responsible Parent
One thing I hear from teachers on a regular basis is that a small, but growing percentage of parents are ignoring their responsibilities as parents