Who is Right: The Teacher or the Students?
An AP article by Pat Walters reported, “A high school English teacher in suburban Philadelphia who was suspended for a blog in which she called her young charges "disengaged, lazy whiners" is driving a debate by daring to ask: Why are today's students unmotivated — and what's wrong with calling them out? As she fights to keep her job at Central
Why Bullying is Hot Again and What You Can Do
I have worked with students for thirty years. I distinctly remember when bullying became a topic of discussion across the American education landscape. It was around 1995, the same time social scientists began to measure bullying on the school campus. The issue of “no bullies” became vogue for a while. Then, for years, it seems like we didn’t hear about
From College Career to Real Career: Are Grads Ready?
These recent college grads are savvy and confident, but can they transition from college career to real career?
What You Can Do to Equip Generation iY
Over the last several weeks, I have blogged about the research on the latest batch of students; the ones I call Generation iY. (They kids born since 1990). They are different in their decision-making skills, communication methods, values, and style than earlier generations. So, what do we do? If the research is true, how can we help Generation iY respond
Our Last Chance to Save Their Future
OK. I recognize I’ve been talking about this for months now. Actually, almost two years. The good news? I’m finally ready to stop merely talking and deliver the goods. I have finished a new book that will respond to the challenges, and even crises we face as we attempt to connect with this new generation of students. I cannot tell you
Abandonment or Abundance
I believe nearly every struggle a kid has today can be summarized with one of two words: abandonment or abundance.