Archive for May, 2009
Match, Hatch, and Dispatch
I’m not proud to admit that when The New York Times arrives each weekend, the section I flip to first is “Sunday Styles.” It’s not so much that the articles speak to me or my somewhat sheltered existence, but that they seem to allow me a glimpse into what those “people in the know” are [...]
Interesting Findings on Teaching and Learning
I’ve just finished Richard E. Nisbett’s most recent book, Intelligence and How To Get It: Why Schools and Cultures Count. While the larger purpose of the book is to explore the controversy surrounding the relationship between genes and intelligence, I was most interested in his chapter on “Improving the Schools.” Through a careful analysis of [...]
Setting an Example
In this time of tight budgets, independent schools are responding with significant financial adjustments. Many are postponing the launch of major building projects or putting capital campaigns on hold. Some Heads are announcing their intention not to fill vacancies, and many schools have instituted salary freezes or granted only very modest raises to staff.
Most independent [...]
May Day Mayday?
Anecdotal reports are all over the lot as independent schools wait to see how this year’s admissions cycle will shake out. Many are full. Some have been pleasantly surprised that demand is holding steady despite the wobbly economy. A few are benefiting from concerns about local public school budget cuts. Everyone is seeing increased demand for financial [...]
