In case you haven't heard, I have no intention of ever dying. Sincerely. To acknowledge my mortality might make it impossible for me to get through the day. So what…

As I start to look back on 27 years of teaching, one thing I will never miss is meetings: Endless, blessedly forgettable, oftentimes unnecessary meetings. Goodbye meetings, and good riddance.…

I received an email from a friend: _______________________________ I just finished the book "My Sister, The Serial Killer" by Oyinkan Braithwaite, and there was a reference to Homework for Life!…

Harvard's grades in 2025: A: 66 percent A and A-: 84 percent Grade inflation, anyone? If you think these astonishing grades might simply be reflective of the hard work and…

My next novel, "Cardboard Knight," will land on bookstore shelves in January. I'm very excited. It's my first middle-grade novel, written specifically for kids ages 8-14, though adults who have…

Every month, I record my progress toward my yearly goals to hold myself accountable and, occasionally, seek help and advice from readers willing to offer insight, ideas, and solutions. Here…

Ten years ago this month, I lost a friend, and our school lost a dear colleague and beloved figure. John was a custodian at my school. We both started working at…

The Chicago Cubs have sued a nearby restaurant, Wrigley View Rooftop, which sells rooftop stand access with an excellent view of the field where the Cubs play. The Cubs allege…

I was recently asked in a podcast interview: "If you could travel back in time to when you were 18 years old and speak three words to your former self,…

Singer, songwriter, and all-around remarkable musician Charlie Puth, while speaking on the podcast Smartless, said this: "Any artist that says that they're not reading reviews or scouring the internet for…