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Read more about the article Scholastic’s decision is necessary but awful

Scholastic’s decision is necessary but awful

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 21, 2023
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Scholastic announced that its elementary-school book fairs will now have a separate section for titles that deal with race, gender, and sexuality — a response to dozens of state laws…

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Read more about the article Gratitude and golf

Gratitude and golf

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 20, 2023
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Ever since the school year began in late August, I have spent most of my mornings playing golf before heading off to work. I'm lucky enough to have an executive…

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Read more about the article I’ll take the teacher with the unconventional, hardscrabble life

I’ll take the teacher with the unconventional, hardscrabble life

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 19, 2023
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In a recent interview, I was asked, "If you could choose anyone to teach your own children, what kind of person would you want?" I love questions I have never…

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Read more about the article Raven

Raven

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 18, 2023
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I adore group descriptors — a murder of crows, a pride of lions, a crash of rhinos. I've also proposed a few of my own, including: A gamble of poker…

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Read more about the article Sprezzatura

Sprezzatura

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 17, 2023
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A friend of mine introduced me to a new word today: Sprezzatura I explained to her how I have always treated my post-high school education like a competition—all my classmates…

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Read more about the article Jeni said yes.

Jeni said yes.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 16, 2023
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I'm a big fan of saying yes. Whenever an opportunity presents itself, as odd, frightening, or difficult as it may seem, say yes. Walk through that door without hesitation. A…

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Read more about the article My book nerd

My book nerd

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 15, 2023
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My daughter reads more often than any person I have ever known. It's astounding. Imagine someone reading as much as you could possibly imagine. Clara reads more than that. I…

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Read more about the article “Twenty-one Truths About Love” – Taiwan edition

“Twenty-one Truths About Love” – Taiwan edition

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 14, 2023
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Behold! The Taiwanese cover for "Twenty-one Truths About Love." Similar in style and imagery to the US edition, but it's always interesting to see how a publisher a world away…

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Read more about the article Driving and swimming. Do it.

Driving and swimming. Do it.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 13, 2023
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I met someone earlier this year who does not know how to drive or swim. "I live in New York City," she said. "I don't need to do either." She…

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Read more about the article Richard Feynman on good teaching

Richard Feynman on good teaching

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:October 12, 2023
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Students don't need a perfect teacher. They need a happy teacher who's going to make them excited to come to school and grow a love for learning. - Richard Feynman…

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