by Dr. Reggie | Jan 26, 2011 | news and events
As many of you may already know, my 5-year-old son, Jules, attends a Waldorf-inspired school. Please click on the following link to read an article I wrote explaining the neuroscience behind why I chose Waldorf education....
by Dr. Reggie | Jan 15, 2011 | news and events
With former chancellor Michelle Rhee’s announcement of StudentsFirst.org and its initiative, teachers may feel discouraged about the stability of their profession. There is a movement in education, supported by a swelling of parents, to let bad teachers go. What...
by Dr. Reggie | Nov 19, 2010 | news and events
Recently back from speaking to educators in New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, I am reminded of the importance of prioritizing in a precise manner when it comes to educational reform. As we consider all the different options we have – more...
by Dr. Reggie | Nov 5, 2010 | news and events
Some of you have seen the film, “Waiting for Superman,” or at least have heard about its moving account of 4 families struggling with the limits of our current public school system. It was released at just the right time, as educational reform is getting...
by Dr. Reggie | Sep 27, 2010 | news and events
What an inspiring announcement and momentous occasion for education everywhere! A 100 million dollar challenge grant has been given to the city of Newark to help its educational system become a beacon of hope and possibility for the entire country. I know without a...
by Dr. Reggie | Sep 1, 2010 | news and events
Educators and parents today have bought into the myth that “more equals more.” If our children spend more time in school, have longer academic days, more homework, and less time for “fluff,” like music and art, our test scores will go up,...