What advice do you have for caring educators?

By The Sun Patriot on April 19, 2013 at 10:06 am

What advice would you give to a young man who recently asked for suggestions? He’s hoping for a career in …

Readers question, react to recent columns

By The Sun Patriot on March 21, 2013 at 2:42 pm

Two recent columns produced vigorous, helpful responses. Whether agreeing, disagreeing or pointing to problems, you help me learn. A column …

By The Sun Patriot on March 14, 2013 at 1:55 am

Should we “trust teachers” much more than we do now? A recently published, intriguing, important book urges, “Yes.” The book …

By The Sun Patriot on February 28, 2013 at 10:49 am

Good intentions but no price tag and too many priorities. That’s how I’d describe a new national Equity and Excellence …

By The Sun Patriot on January 17, 2013 at 3:51 pm

We have things to work on, but Minnesota’s school improvement efforts do not deserve a “D.” That’s my reaction to …

By The Sun Patriot on January 10, 2013 at 8:45 am

In some ways, Penny, Pete and Paul were very different. Penny was a blonde, blue-eyed teenager who grew up on …

By The Sun Patriot on January 3, 2013 at 2:05 pm

What are the strengths and shortcomings in public education that most need attention in 2013? Students, families, educators and others …

By The Sun Patriot on December 27, 2012 at 1:14 pm

How about a Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanza compliment for Minnesota’s eighth grade students’ knowledge of math and science? Recently …

By Paul Downer on December 7, 2012 at 10:43 am

“Help wanted” should not just be a sign located on business storefronts looking for new employees. Many job seekers need …

By The Sun Patriot on November 28, 2012 at 4:51 pm

There’s “promising progress” in Minnesota’s elementary and middle school test results. However, would it be acceptable for about 40 percent …