In 1906, William Osler addressed the University of Minnesota medical students with some moving words. “In these days of aggressive self-assertion, when the stress of competition is so keen and the ...

Since the nation’s earliest days, Americans have seen a role for schools in securing a stable democracy and cohesive society. However, for almost as long as we’ve agreed that schools should serve ...

A mother who attended a recent presentation during which I described the differences between high self-esteem and humility asks, “What should my husband and I be doing to help our children develop ...

Years ago, one of my little sister’s least favorite jobs was sweeping the kitchen floor. Although the kitchen was small, the chore would take her forever, and she would often sit there amidst the ...

I've had the privilege of meeting several great edtech entrepreneurs recently and I'd like to share something they've helped me realize. The best companies in education have a deep-rooted humility ...

Years ago, my daughter came home from elementary school and told me a kid had made fun of her during math class. “You’re still working on that packet?” he had taunted. “I finished that yesterday. I ...

The great Hasidic master, Rav Nachman of Breslov, famously said, “If you believe you can break something, believe you can fix it.” A Hasidic wag later added, “But whatever you do, don’t believe you’re ...