Russ on Reading

I was treated to a remarkable experience at my brother’s home this past Sunday, where the family was gathered for an annual holiday celebrat...

Could it be that the teaching profession is under attack, in part, because it is a largely female profession? Over the past few weeks, s...

The Common Core State Standards in English/Language Arts has come under increasing scrutiny. Here is a collection of my posts from the past ...

While there is nothing funny about the education reform movement and what it is doing to children and teachers across the country, sometimes...

Here is a gift of poetry as a small thank you to my readers. Wishing you all a happy holiday season. Don't forget to read more poetry; ...

Looking for a last minute gift for an educator in your life? Let me suggest the following. Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization M...

When I served as a supervisor of English/Language Arts for a suburban school district, I infuriated a few teachers when I outlawed the P...

Saying you are standing up for America’s kids is very profitable and gets you on Oprah. In case you missed it, education reformer Michelle...

Tenure is a necessary component for achieving the kind of schools we all want. Teacher tenure is under attack. Some states have already...

For those teacher holiday parties, perhaps some reformy holiday carols to lighten the mood. Deck the Halls Deck the halls with ton...

Perhaps you know the ancient parable from the Indian subcontinent, The Blind Men and the Elephant. The story has been told and adapted m...

We can see, if we care to look, that the way we treat children – all of them, not just our own, and especially those in great need – define...