Another class will graduate. Students move along the assembly line or not. Some will be held back, some will drop out and some will simply do what is necessary to get that piece of paper that says they have completed a process. My question is: Did we create learners? I was at a graduation the [...]

Have you ever found yourself in a relationship trap? If you are a parent, I am sure you have found yourself in a difficult position either with your children or perhaps in a struggle with your partner because your child has set you up. I know it is hard to believe that our children “work” [...]

Parents hold the key to student success. While there have been many examples of students succeeding without parent backing, students gain when parents become advocates for learning. “Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” ~Lady Bird Johnson, former U.S. First Lady The role of advocacy is the role of support, [...]