Half Time High

May 17, 2020

I have often written about how over the last decade—or so—I’ve lost at least 1/3 of my curriculum. How could …

Education: The Worst Form

April 2, 2020

I have seen, of late, various memes to the effect of: “with schools closed, we’re seeing we don’t need them …

January 26, 2020

I find myself in my final semester of a long teaching career, reflecting on two things: cynicism and laziness. Lily …

December 8, 2019

I have a bit more than a semester remaining in my teaching career. I anticipate its end, but such anticipation …

April 14, 2019

E-books vs. real books: aren’t e-books trendier and better? As regular readers know, I am not a fan of “technology” …

February 24, 2019

How to destroy education–and ultimately, the country–in one easy lesson: abandon its mission.

June 5, 2017

I’ve often written about disturbing trends in the public schools. Most are a natural consequence of the very organization of …

November 28, 2012

“3D ‘Wiki Weapon’ guns could go into testing by end of year, maker claims.” Thus blares the headline of an …