Many teachers report upticks in bigotry and bullying; here are some ways for schools to address how boys treat their peers.
Free College: Pros & Cons, Part One
Sometimes things sound good on paper, and sometimes they're actually good in reality; which one is free college for all?
Sometimes things sound good on paper, and sometimes they’re actually good in reality; which one is free college for all?
‘Trump and the Emasculated Voter’: A Rebuttal to David Gelernter’s Weekend Commentary
David Gelernter's word choice is, at best, unfortunate; sexual assault is not the "emasculated" voter's road back to political relevance.
David Gelernter’s word choice is, at best, unfortunate; sexual assault is not the “emasculated” voter’s road back to political relevance.
Ana Navarro: The Voice For GOP Women (And Men) Abandoned By Their Party
The CNN contributor has been taking on Trump and his defenders in ways best described as epic and inarguable.
Ana Navarro: Voice For GOP Women (And Men) Abandoned By Their Party
A Humorous Defense of Charter Schools (Response to John Oliver)
John Oliver ripped on charter schools; here's a successful rebuttal to his one-sided take on the public school alternatives.
John Oliver ripped on charter schools; here’s a successful rebuttal to his one-sided take on the public school alternatives.
Aleppo Will Be Our Albatross.
History's future humans will not judge us kindly for our distracted, self-centered reactions to mass atrocities in Syria.
History’s future humans will not judge us kindly for our distracted, self-centered reactions to mass atrocities in Syria.
First Presidential Debate: A Time for Sighing
I miss the Obama/Romney debates... and I'm afraid we may never get that level of intelligence and decorum again.
I miss the Obama/Romney debates… and I’m afraid we may never get that level of intelligence and decorum again.
C’mon News Networks: Give Us An Undercard Debate
Clinton and Trump are historically unpopular and untrusted; voters deserve a real look at third-party candidates
Clinton and Trump are historically unpopular and untrusted; voters deserve a real look at third-party candidates.
Charter Schools Rock, Argument #2: Success Academies
The stratospheric academic achievement of Success Academies students almost defies belief; the model might not work for everyone, but it is a rock solid start.
The stratospheric academic achievement of Success Academies students almost defy belief; the model might not work for everyone, but it is a rock solid start.
The Most Important Thing Dads Can Do for Baby: Serve and Return
Overstating the importance of meaningful verbal interaction is impossible; so is exaggerating the peril of disengagement.
Overstating the importance of meaningful verbal interaction is impossible; so is exaggerating the peril of disengagement.
My 2016 Vote: ‘No Confidence’
Trump is a dangerous fool, and Clinton redefines political mendacity; is this really the best America can do?
Trump is a dangerous fool, and Clinton redefines political mendacity; is this really the best America can do?
Charter Schools: The Best Imperfect Answer to a Sprawling Public School System
A first thought on what John Oliver missed in his critique of mismanaged charter schools
A first thought on what John Oliver missed in his critique of mismanaged charter schools.
Syrian suffering: Where’s the news coverage?
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's targeted bombing of children is being largely ignored.
Syrian president Assad’s targeted bombing of children is being largely ignored.
All-Boys Denver Charter School Gives Young Men Freedom to Move
Opening in 2017, The Boys School of Denver aims to be not just a school, but a kind of home for its male students.
Opening in 2017, The Boys School of Denver aims to be not just a school, but a kind of home for its male students.
Best Awkward Moment in an Interview… EVER?
Trump surrogate Michael Cohen gives all of us a blessed moment of comic relief.
Trump surrogate Michael Cohen gives all of us a blessed moment of comic relief.
The Orange-Haired Prince, Chapter Three
A fable of American politics losing its religion.
A fable of American politics losing its religion.