School
Why Does the School Say He’s Fine When He’s Failing 2 Classes and Barely Passing the Rest?
Good question! Is it because as a teenager, he looks mature and like he should have the skills to be doing better? Is it because he’s now so discouraged that he acts like he doesn’t care? Is it because his work doesn’t reflect his intelligence, making it look like the issue is just a lack…
Read More What if “Try Harder” isn’t the Answer?
Ashley was a bright, popular, engaging 11th grader who was failing History and barely scraping by in her other classes. Her parents and teachers were extremely frustrated with her underachievement and were adamant that if she would just try harder, she would get better grades. Her parents were fearful for her future as her apparent…
Read More All Kinds of Talents, All Kinds of Minds
I’m writing this on Memorial Day, a holiday that many of us value as a day off we get to spend with our families, but also a day to remember, with tremendous gratitude, the soldiers who have given their lives for their country and freedom. I got to thinking about what it takes to be a…
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