This is an essay about the historical construction of the American meritocracy, which is to say the new American aristocracy based on academic credentials. Here’s a link to the original, which was published 2020 in Bildungsgeschichte: International Journal of the Historiography of Education. It is republished in my new book, The Emergent Genius of American … Continue reading Schooling the Meritocracy: How Schools Came to Democratize Merit, Formalize Achievement, and Naturalize Privilege| David Labaree on Schooling, History, and Writing
Make after-school hours smoother with a routine that works for everyone. Learn how to balance snacks, homework, chores, and downtime so your family can enjoy calmer, happier evenings together. The ... Read more The post Creating an After-School Routine that Works for the Whole Family appeared first on Chronicles of a Babywise Mom.| Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
This post is a classic piece by Karl Marx, “The Fetishism of Commodities and the Secret Thereof.” It’s the last section of the first chapter in Capital, volume 1. This analysis had a big impact on me when I first read it in grad school, and it has shaped a lot of my own work. At … Continue reading Marx’s “The Fetishism of Commodities” and Its Implications for Education| David Labaree on Schooling, History, and Writing
This post is a very recent piece by Larry Cuban, which he posted on his blog two days ago. I just love it. He asks, What’s the problem with being an average student? How did average scho…| David Labaree on Schooling, History, and Writing
My father-in-law once explained why he wanted to ‘homeschool’ when almost no one else in the state was doing so. “I wanted my children to be like their mother rather than like the teachers in the schools.” Whether this was or is the best practical conclusion, it in any case indicates a key starting point: […]| LifeCraft
Jay Haydon-Howard – Senior Research Officer, Te Kura Toi Tangata, Poutama Pounamu. This blog is about the creation of the Te Hiku Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme which turned a Te …| Ipu Kererū
Discover back-to-school morning routine ideas for kids by age. Simple, age-appropriate tips to start school days with peace and less stress| Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
Make the switch from summer to school easy with tips for bedtime, routines, and school prep. A smooth back-to-school transition starts here!| Chronicles of a Babywise Mom
Is the classroom still enough on its own? Is the traditional classroom model still effective without tutoring? Here’s a closer look at why the classroom model still matters.| Alchemy Tuition
Kate Lewis shares her research about developing the 21st century skill of self-determined learning.| Ipu Kererū