The COVID-19 Crisis through a Student’s Eyes
I recently spoke with Jack from Niagara Falls, NY. Jack is a 9th grader who has been out of school since March 16, 2020. He is not...
Student Voice Truths around the Holidays
I spoke to some more students last month even though I do so on a daily basis. Students of all ages. Students who all feel the spirit...
The TOP 10 Things Students HATE about their Schools
I spoke to a bunch of students over the summer at the University at Buffalo—students who just graduated from lots of different high...
Reflecting on the "Broken" System
Deming’s work, regarding quality control, has been extrapolated into the field of education for decades. One of his most profound ideas...
Tamara Has a Problem
Tamara, a 6th grade student in Amherst, NY, told me about her school day yesterday. I was visiting her school principal and stumbled...
Developing an UBER-Based Classroom and School
I’m amazed by the business model and unique functionality of UBER. It is very interesting to me, to say the least. The UBER model...
The “Old Yeller” Teacher (This has nothing to do with screaming at kids.)
When I was a 7th grader, I read Old Yeller for English class. Well, I didn’t actually read it. My teacher assigned it to the entire...
I Just Spoke to My Son: Student Voice, Activated
My son, Eddie, just started 8th grade this year. He has always been a good student. He usually works hard. Eighth grade in our school...