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.

ABC News, today, reported a study conducted at Michigan State University that provides some insight into factors that may impact ADHD diagnoses. The study looks at the relationship between chronological age and the probability of being diagnosed with ADHD. Researchers found that the youngest children in a class were significantly more likely to be diagnosed [...]

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 [...]