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The Problem with Social Media
The ability for anyone to publish on the Web is a good thing. Many voices can contribute to the marketplace of ideas when they may …
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Make the World a Better Place!
Feeling overwhelmed by unrest in the Middle East, the economic crisis, threats of nuclear annihilation, teacher layoffs, union-busting, the firing of the Aflac duck or …
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Halt the Testing Madness (2003)
Before accepting over-testing as inevitable, try debating the issue with parents and students! Please subscribe to my very occasional newsletter! Our schools are in the …
See You at TEDxNYED!
I am honored to be invited to speak Saturday as part of TEDxNYED and thrilled to be on the same program with one my heroes, …
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Who Elected Bill Gates?
My latest article is in The Huffington Post. It’s called, “Who Elected Bill Gates?” The article is dense, but that was required to support my …
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Introducing The Daily Papert
A few weeks ago, I quietly launched a new site, The Daily Papert to bring Seymour Papert’s powerful ideas to our short attention-span culture. I …
Hey, American Idol!
You must not tell a 17 year-old that she needs to “figure out who you are as an artist.” That really cheapens the notion of …
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What I’m Currently Reading
A friend of mine just asked Facebook friends what they’re reading. Here is my current list if you don’t included the other thousand or so …
Not in America
There has been some extraordinary news recently that has received very little attention in the United States or coverage by our news media. For the …
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Uncle Gary’s Gift to the Richardson Family
My tricky little pal and fellow suffering Jets fan, Will Richardson, recently tweeted asking for TED Talk suggestions to share with his family on “TED …