Readers’ Comments on When Kids Sit Alone
Readers’ comments on my article, When Kids Sit Alone, are here. Continue reading Readers’ Comments on When Kids Sit Alone
When Kids Sit Alone
Travis Rudolph, a wide receiver for the Florida State University football team, was touring a Florida middle school with other players this week when he noticed Bo Peske, an 11-year old with autism, eating alone in the school cafeteria. Rudolph sat down and chatted with Bo, while eating a couple slices of pizza. A school employee took a photo of the two at the … Continue reading When Kids Sit Alone
Boosting Social Skills in Autistic Kids With Drama
How do you join a conversation at a middle-school lunch table? What do you say when someone says hi to you in the hallway and you don’t know her name? How do you delicately correct a member of your lab group in science without calling him stupid? Is it appropriate to tell your English teacher all about your deep and abiding interest in Pokémon characters? … Continue reading Boosting Social Skills in Autistic Kids With Drama
The Ever-Tightening Job Market for Ph.D.s
If you’re a grad student, it’s best to read the latest report from the National Science Foundation with a large glass of single-malt whiskey in hand. Scratch that: The top-shelf whiskey is probably out of your budget. Well, Trader Joe’s“Two Buck Chuck” is good, too! Liquid courage is a necessity when examining the data on Ph.D.s in the latest NSF report, “The Survey of Earned … Continue reading The Ever-Tightening Job Market for Ph.D.s
The Madness of College Basketball Coaches’ Salaries
As you pick your bracket for March Madness, stop for a moment and ponder what some might describe as the madness of the coaches’ salaries. According to U.S. News & World Report, the highest-paid 25 college basketball coaches earn between roughly $2 million and $6 million per year. Those figures don’t include generous perks, such as private jets and housing allowances, or severance packages. There are millions more in bonuses … Continue reading The Madness of College Basketball Coaches’ Salaries
NPR and Open Access
Last month, I talked with Colin McEnroe from Connecticut’s NPR about the open access movement. I haven’t listened to the show, because I can’t stand the sound of my own voice. I hope I’m not too screechy. Continue reading NPR and Open Access
Why Online Gradebooks Are Changing Education
How did my son perform on his high-school physics test this morning? Seconds after the teacher posts his score online, I can find out. With just a few more clicks, I can also tell you how the grade affected his overall performance for the quarter, his GPA for the year, how many times he was late for school, and what he ate for lunch … Continue reading Why Online Gradebooks Are Changing Education
