Some Data on Retention

In my last blog post I made the comment that “You can bet that this shameful consequence (grade retention) is meted out in greater numbers in schools in poorer neighborhoods more frequently than in affluent ones, though probably no one is keeping these statistics.” Turns out, the inferences are readily apparent in research as pointed [...]

Part Two—Speaking Truth to Power

I invite you to read this excellent article by Linda-Darling Hammond on the devastating impact that revisions to No Child Left Behind will have on children living in poverty. It is a courageous indictment of the flawed and failing policies of NCLB under both Republican and current Democratic administrations in Washington, acquiesced to by state and [...]

The Importance of Play

On the heels of some wonderful comments from a reader and fellow blogger, Rae Pica, about recess, come powerful new reminders about the importance of play for children from a terrific organization: Alliance for Childhood. JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Ask Chip a question or share your own thoughts! —If you’re reading this entry on the blog [...]