Ever since schools shut down in mid-March, a small group of teachers, sprinkled here and there throughout nearly every school, has become even more overbearing than they were before. You know the ones. They dominate every meeting. They brag about and must share the … Read more
For the past several weeks, and as part of a new book I’m working on, I’ve been reading through the entire SCM archive of 560 articles. And I noticed something unusual. Every year or two there is an article that bombs. And not just … Read more
In David Epstein’s recent book Range, he makes the case that most breakthroughs in science, art, technology, medicine, music, and sports come from those with a wide range of interests and abilities. For example, Nobel laureates in science are 22 times more likely than … Read more
We’re all aware of the many health benefits of exercise, which include improvements in: cardiovascular fitness. blood pressure. muscular strength. weight management. bone density. blood sugar and insulin levels. mental health. sleep quality. physical appearance. biological age. But exercise can also make you a … Read more
There is a phenomenon common among many who teach in the toughest schools. It’s something that skews their perspective. It tricks them, lies to them, and pulls them down into a state of pessimism. As they walk the hallways, overhearing ‘F’ bombs, put-downs, and … Read more
On behalf of the team here at SCM, “Thank you!” We’re so appreciative of YOU, our loyal readers, and your generous sharing of our articles with your colleagues, friends, and followers. It’s the most important thing that allows us to continue our passion for … Read more
There is a trait great teachers share. It isn’t something you can see, not at first glance anyway. But every student can sense it. They can feel it viscerally while in their teacher’s presence. It’s something lasting, highly influential, and part of who the … Read more
Every school talks about high expectations. Only a small few actually live it. The truth is, for the most part, it’s a sham. Expectations for student behavior in this day and age are knee-high to a five year old. And getting lower by the … Read more