You Don’t Need To Thank Me For Father’s Day

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Robert Duffer has taught his kids some things and showed them others. And he wants nothing more than to hang on to every moment of those experiences.

“When internationally acclaimed artists can’t teach because they don’t have an MFA, what does that say about the state of education?”

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This is a comment by Cameron Conaway on the post “The Wayward Crutch of Higher Education”.

“I wish my dad had taught me to: tell great stories, pray, forgive, draw, and how to talk and burp at the same time.”

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These are comments by Elvin Turner, Taylor Garcia, JD Robeeto on the post “25 Life Skills a Father Can Give His Son”.

“I knew that I wouldn’t be allowed to try cooking and I never knew of any positive male role models growing up that cooked.”

A man that knows what he's doing.

Nick says. shares his theories on why he isn’t a better cook on the comment of the day: “I don’t want to know whether men can or can’t cook — I want to know WHY they do or don’t cook.”

How Would You Feel If These Stats Were True About Your Child’s School District? (Video)

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What percentage of students in Philadelphia will go on to graduate from college? The answer will shock you.

If Cheerleaders Don’t Convert You, Chuck Norris Will

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Sorry, Chuck, winning a lawsuit so cheerleaders can hoist Bible banners at Texas high school football games actually isn’t a win for religious liberty.

See What One School Did to Eliminate Bullying (Video)

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Larchmont Elementary used the time during MLK day and No Name Calling week to talk about civil rights and the great leaders that fought for them.

9 Things Men Can Do to Change Themselves and the World

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Anthony Carter believes men can do anything, but to really grow as humans, sometimes we’ve got get out and push our comfort levels.

Troubled Kids and Guns

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Dan Kimber has seen pain and anger in too many kids during his career in education.

Real Men Don’t Teach

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A school teacher realizes that as long as he teaches he will never gain the status of a real American man, someone who really matters.

Open Thread: Who Was Your Best Teacher?

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A lot of people remember one teacher or college professor who really stood out, who opened their eyes and made them see new things, who instilled a love of a subject in them.

Teaching the History of the Pink Triangle

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Dan Kimber had a guest speaker that gave his students first the giggles, then some perspective.

The Top WTF Moments in My Biology Classroom Last Year

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For Diane Holtkiss, Biology Teacher, there are plenty of things that make her scratch her head in wonderment.

Letter to My New Grandson

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Paul Sloane tells his grandson the meaning of life, in 2100 and beyond.

“If we used our ‘defense’ budget to help people, the next generation would know how to care for one another.”

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This is a comment by Justin Cascio on the post “Male Disposability: 1/19″.

Children Will Listen

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Greg White spent a summer teaching a ten-year-old nephew to run, and changed both their lives.