Go see the musical version of Spring Awakening at the Colonial Theater if you’re a parent or a teacher or a teen, or if you’ve ever been one of those. This disturbing German play from 1891 is not exactly typical… Read More ›
Month: May 2009
Dorchester's best-kept secret
First of all, if you’re one of my students, you should not read this post, since you’re under 21 and know nothing about wine. Yesterday afternoon we were introduced to “Dorchester’s best-kept secret,” the Boston Winery, at a fundraiser for… Read More ›
Sullivan, Möller, Krauthammer, and Noonan
I can’t keep up with Andrew Sullivan, since he posts about 42 entries a day. (I’m not exaggerating!) But I just read the following email from one of his readers and I have to pass it on: First they tortured… Read More ›
The New England Playoffs
No, not football — too late for that. And not basketball — although it’s the right season for that. I’m talking, of course, about the New England Association of Math Leagues Playoffs, which took place today at Canton High School…. Read More ›
Learning Strategies 