Scholastic’s decision is necessary but awful
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…