Who Ya Gonna Believe?
My latest magazine column for District Administration Magazine is now online. Who Ya Gonna Believe?The ongoing battle between facts and mythology. Other professions have a …
Joe Knows Foreign Policy
Read this fascinating article about Senator Joe Biden’s foreign policy leadership and knowledge. On September 10, 2001, Senator Biden, then (as now) chairman of the …
The Line Cut from Dennis Kucinich’s DNC Speech
This article from The Hill suggests that the Obama campaign wants all speakers to stress a “rags-to-riches” narrative. The article also states that only one …
Booklist for my Learning and Technology Course – Fall 2008
NOTE TO THE BLOGOSPHERE: Thank you for the interest in my blog and my course book list. I would not normally publish course materials in …
Shameful Disrespect for History and Elders
The political conventions are like a four-day Superbowl for me. I can’t get enough. I am however concerned about the stagecraft and the political calculus …
Food for Thought on Election Day?
A wise (OK, wiseguy) old Australian friend of mine just sent the following email… The McCain campaign keeps emphasizing that McCain was a prisoner in …
Reflections on Constructing Modern Knowledge 2008
My summer institute, Constructing Modern Knowledge, was one of the most rewarding efforts of my career. I’m already working on how to make next year’s …
A Great Day for America
Watch Senator Barack Obama introduce Senator Joe Biden as his Vice Presidential running-mate. Both inspirational speeches are in the video below.
Modest Advice for a Conscientious Math Teacher
Dan Meyer’s blog, dy/dan shares the thoughts, insecurities and efforts of a terrific young urban educator via words and remarkable videos. His blog is worthy …