This discussion took place in November 2009 on the NBC program Meet The Press. I believe it is worthy of our attention. You may or may not agree with some or all of the content, but it is the most constructive discussion of the American education system that I have heard for some time. America’s [...]

PSYC 749: I’ve posted this video for you to consider as we further develop our sense of what is and is not working in America’s schools.

Once again U.S. News & World Report lists School Psychology amongst the best careers in the United States. Success in school is one critical element for success in life. Sadly, too many students do not complete high school and many that do graduate have below par skills for higher education or the modern workforce. The [...]

My last post offered one perspective on the effects of charter schools in changing the lives of children in Harlem. Viewers of the video featured in the last post might, on the basis of the outcomes observed in the Harlem schools, believe Charter Schools are the solution to our education crisis. Today, I direct your [...]

The other night I caught an interview of Madeleine Sackler, a young documentary film maker. Her film, The Lottery, chronicles four families in Harlem and their pursuit of a great education for their young children. Whether you agree with Ms. Sackler or not, it is important that we take time to listen to her and [...]

Excellent news for school psychologist this week! The APA Council of Representatives laid the assault on non-doctoral school psychology to rest. We owe a debt of gratitude to those leaders who worked tirelessly and professionally to achieve compromise language in the Model Licensure Act that preserves our title and practice. The long-standing exemption permitting credentialing [...]