Giving Kids What They Need

It's the holiday season and kids are busily telling parents (and others) what they want. To discover some great gift ideas that won't cost you any money, read "Giving Kids What They Need."

Happy Holidays!

Waiting for Superman: Using(Mis)information to Create Perception: Part II

The movie Waiting for Superman announces, "We know what to do." The not-so-subtle implication is to dismantle traditional public schools. To learn what we really need, read "Waiting for Superman: Using(Mis)information to Create Perception: Part II."

Waiting for Superman: Creating Perception with (Mis)information

The new movie Waiting for Superman includes some important (mis)information that supports its agenda. Read about it in "Waiting for Superman: The Use of (Mis)information to Create Perception (Part I).

Report Cards and Choice Theory

Do you think report cards are a form of external motivation? As someone who teaches, writes about, and applies Choice Theory, I have thought quite a bit about this issue. To read how I answered that question at a recent workshop, go to "Report Cards and Choice Theory."

Rubrics, Self-Evaluation, & Creativity

Do rubrics stifle creativity? That was the question I was asked after I delivered a keynote presentation at the System Changes Conference in South Dakota last month.

Read what I had to say in "Rubrics, Self-Evaluation, & Creativity."

The Hidden Costs of External Rewards

If you are like most educators, you offer external rewards to your students. Do yourself a favor by becoming aware of the hidden costs of providing external rewards: "External Rewards: Some Hidden Costs."

A Sense of Purpose

Education has the potential to be a deeply satisfying career, in part because what we do matters. Creating a sense of purpose is essential if you want to experience genuine happiness. Read about the need to have a sense of purpose.