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By Martin H. Levinson The three “R”s—reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic—were the mainstays of our education system for many years. But students in the 21st century live in a technologically and media-rich environment that demands a new model ... More »
by Steven Wexler Glynnis Neldman stood atop her three-story, center cul-de-sac, ivory Colonial Revival, red terry kimono open, toes to the gutter, nothing left to live for. “Don’t do it, Glynnis!” “Don’t move!” “How did she get on the roof?” Br... More »
By Walter Bowne I Down the hall, down the hall, Half a hall onward, All into the Classroom of Death Strode the six hundred. “Forward, the Teacher Brigade! “Charge those iPads!” he said. Into the Classroom of Death, Strode the six hun... More »
According to state patrician, Adrastia Aurelia Faustulus, a new approach to increase student apathy is about to roll over factory facilitators at the Corporate College of Rogue Isle. Contacted at RI’s alabaster palazzo, the tony, ivy beleaguered refused to a... More »
The first time I lost a kid, I felt real bad about it. I’d seen him treading water, of course, but there were others in worse shape. I saw him go under but by the time I got there, he was gone. He’d settled slowly to the bottom and there was no bringing hi... More »
By Walter Bowne Dear Directors of Language Arts: I’m writing to inform you of the exciting titles on tap at Boontown Books for 2013! Are your teachers and students tired of the same old language arts curriculum? The Outsiders? To Kill a Mockingbird? Diary of... More »
by Starr Sackstein, MJE and concerned city school teacher _______ With new initiatives changing like hygienic people change their undergarments, little success can be expected from education. “No Child Left Behind” was put in place to ensure that all stu... More »