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Sticks and Stones: Bullying in Public Schools
Each of us has a memory of being bullied as a child or watching another child being bullied. Emily Bazelon's book Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy is an exploration into the world of bullying in our public schools. She focuses her ... Read More
Making Room for Reading with the New York Public Library
One of the first things I noticed when I moved here was how creatively New Yorkers utilize the limited space they have. It’s not quite newsworthy to comment on how hard-pressed we are to find room to stretch our limbs in this cramped city, but it is worth noting how ... Read More
Getting Excited about Learning a Foreign Language
Learning a Foreign Language should be a wonderful opportunity – the key to new literature, cultures, film, friends, you name it! Unfortunately, however, it often ends up becoming just one more subject, complete with homework, tests and grades. So how can you keep foreign language learning interesting for you or ... Read More
The Importance of Pre-School Education
At first glance, the daily activities of a preschooler may seem insignificant. Sure, learning your shapes is important, but one may wonder if pre-school is that significant in the development of a child. Can playing with Play-Doh and stacking blocks be the key to your child’s future success? A blog post ... Read More
Mom, Can I Please Have a Math Tutor This Summer?
During the summer, I was presented with a unique situation. “Peter” was a high school student interested in taking pre-calculus. This was not the most unreasonable request, but "Peter" was different. A student of a boarding school, he was only home for 6 weeks last summer. Still, not that unusual. ... Read More