Pretty much everyone I talk to these days has a higher-than-usual level of difficulty and frustration, but we're all working hard to keep that stuff from leaking into our conversations unwittingly. I really appreciate that emotional effort. I'm also grateful...
Our philosophy
The Importance Of Judgment
Amy Coney Barrett recently delivered a speech in which she pronounces poignant as "POIG-nunt." (Here's the clip.) Mispronouncing a word doesn't make you "dumb" or "less than" or anything of the sort. But it does suggest that you are not routinely engaged in vigorous...
Behind-the-Scene Wisdom: Navigating the High School Math Journey with Your High-Achieving Student
Julia Gooding of One Sky Education interviewed me in order to introduce me to her clients. We had a much more powerful conversation than I expected!
Learning vs. Education: The Distinction That Really Matters
Learning. Education. At first glance, the two might seem interchangeable. We certainly use them that way. After all, both relate to gaining knowledge and skills, don't they? What's the first thing on your mind when you hear 'Education'? You think classrooms,...
Education in the time of COVID-19
We are all being called on to do more than we are used to. Schools are suddenly closed, and they are scrambling to figure out distance learning. Parents are figuring out how to juggle their own work and their kids' education (to say nothing of their own self-care)....
Tutoring by video, Done Now and Done Right
COVID-19 has undeniably reshaped the way we live, work, and interact. As countries grappled with rising case numbers and healthcare challenges, individuals and communities were thrust into a whirlwind of change. From remote work and online education to social...