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Lest We Forget Our Teenagers Are Children
We have a wonderful tradition at Webb, just prior to our students leaving for winter holiday. Our boys line the walkways to the girls’ dormitories with candles in preparation for an evening of caroling, hot chocolate and, of course, Santa Clause (actually one of our revered venerable teachers but, then, no one is telling). They [...]
Read MoreCognitive Brain Research Beginning to Shape Teaching: Not the Holy Grail, But a Start
As imprecise people businesses, teaching and education research have resulted in some general approaches and directions over the years; but, with all the variables that students and teachers bring to learning, precision and prescription haven’t always been a tight fit. Conventional wisdom and anecdotal experience have, for as long as I’ve been in the business, [...]
Read MoreAt A Certain Point, Inside the Family Isn’t the Best Place for a Child In Crisis: Grappling With Choosing a Therapeutic Wilderness Program
Sometimes, no matter how hard we’ve tried, we, as parents, can’t give, or do, what best for our children. No blame. No finger pointing. It’s just the fact that, imperfect human to imperfect human, parents sometimes fall short. We want to beleive that they can provide everything necessary for our children. Sometimes, it doesn’t work. [...]
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