Alfie Kohn Archives - Stager-to-Go

Don’t Worry About the Problem

September 30, 2024September 30, 20240

Five or six years ago, I was honored with an invitation to contribute an essay to a collection of provocative treatises on education written by …

Four Under-Discussed Thoughts on Teaching

December 5, 2023December 6, 2023

While working in Italy recently, I took private tennis lessons with a new coach. That experience led me to think a lot about teaching (and …

Kerry’s Education Plan (2004)

June 17, 2017April 15, 2024

Raise test Scores – win a prize by Gary StagerDistrict Administration, Aug 20048/1/2004 I was horrified by recent news referring to U.S. Sen. John Kerry’s …

Hey Teachers, Stop Wasting Kids’ Time!

June 6, 2011July 25, 20208

This weekend, my nephew could not fully attend to visiting his grandmother in the hospital because he had very important homework to finish. That’s right, …

Supersize CMK

May 9, 2011July 25, 2020

I created Constructing Modern Knowledge (CMK) four years ago as a labor of love. I was growing increasingly concerned that educators lacked the time necessary …

Resources related to Edutopia Webinar

October 4, 2010October 4, 20101

On October 4, 2010, I had the great privilege of participating in a webinar sponsored by Edutopia and featuring a stunning panel of experts charged …

Cavalcade of Stars Respond to Education Nation

September 30, 2010September 30, 20101

Mark your calendars! A few days ago, Edutopia asked me to write another piece voicing my objections to NBC’s Education Nation coverage and the deeply …

Must-read Editorial from Alfie Kohn

August 23, 2010August 24, 20101

Cross-posted from the Constructing Modern Knowledge site. Web2.0pians should pay special attention to his mention of “personal learning communities.” Educators fortunate enough to attend Constructing …