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by  Alan Haskvitz 8.3.09 -
Columnist EducationNews.org

Malcom Gladwell, in his best selling book, Tipping Point,  reflects on the Power of Context. Essentially. That is how human behavior is influenced by the social environment.

By Alan Haskvitz - June 27, 2009
Columnist EducationNews.org 

Outside of dealing with parents whose children can do no wrong there is probably no more contentious issue between a parent and school than homework assignments.

By Alan Haskvitz - The joke is everywhere:" What is a social studies teacher in Texas called?" The answer is coach.

Alan Haskvitz - No greater source than Albert Einstein said that the true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but intelligence.

By Alan Haskvitz - There are several reasons why students cheat in school and all of them reflect on three factors.

By National Hall of Fame Educator Alan Haskvitz
Columnist EducationNews.org
"Some say that my teaching is nonsense. Others call it lofty but impractical. But to those who have looked inside themselves, this nonsense makes perfect sense.

Alan Haskvitz - If you are like many parents in today's world, you looked around for a good school district to place your children. You were willing to pay extra for this privilege.

Alan Haskvitz - If you are like many parents in today's world, you looked around for a good school district to place your children. You were willing to pay extra for this privilege. One of the most important criteria was the school's state rating on tests.