I’ll start with a confession: I’m a science nerd. I love learning about science, looking at data, and playing with the same tools that real…

I’ll start with honesty. When I first applied to the NYS Master Teacher Program, the money mattered. A $15,000 annual stipend over four years is…

I recently read an opinion piece in PNAS that introduced a term I haven’t been able to shake: machinal bypass. The authors describe machinal bypass…

Chronic absenteeism is closely tied to poverty — that much is well established. Across New York State, students who are economically disadvantaged are far more…

When we talk about attendance in schools, the conversation usually goes to student motivation, family involvement, or whether students feel connected to their classes. Those…

Across the country, educators are talking about an “attendance crisis,” but the phrase does not fully capture what it feels like inside the classroom. In…

The thing that scares me most about this Caribbean strike isn’t just the alleged order to “kill everybody” or the possibility of a second strike…

Today, Caitlin and I returned from a three-day, two-night backpacking trip in the Adirondacks. It was my first trip since before we had children and…

One of the best parts about owning a camp in the Adirondacks is your freedom to come and go as you please. No reservations, no…

In the fast-paced world of technology, using AI to assist in coding can significantly boost your productivity. Whether you’re an experienced developer or just starting…