The Blog
As a newspaper columnist, Nancy Devlin, Ph.D. has written over 700 articles on subjects related to education and parenting. Welcome to her Classroom!
How to Determine if Your Child May Have Difficulty Learning
Children who have different learning styles require programs which take into account these differences. Schools need to develop curricula for children who develop at different rates. There are some late blooming children who, if not allowed to develop at their … Continue reading
Who Decided?
Who decided that the concept of middle school for children from ten to fourteen was a good idea? At the very time when children are most insecure, they are forced to leave a familiar environment where they know the … Continue reading
Perpetuating the Myth (More on Labeling)
I once tested a student who I discovered, had a disability in spelling. He seemed relieved when I told him this. He had felt dumb because he could not spell no matter how hard he tried to memorize the words. … Continue reading
Two Year Diploma
Students need to have some say in their education. I would like to propose a use of vouchers and a two-year diploma in public education which would solve the problem of the dropout and the disruptive student. Perhaps we are dragging … Continue reading
Teaching is a Profession
A school system could have the most modern building, the most up-to-date equipment, the most conscientious school board, the most innovative superintendent, and the most caring principal but if it does not have capable teachers, it will not be successful … Continue reading
Making the School Building an Educational Enterprise
A twelve-month school year has the potential of bringing about many positive changes in a rigid system. One thing that would have to change is the use made of the school building. Other changes will occur as teachers confer with … Continue reading
Report Cards May Send Wrong Message To Parents
Everybody fears report card time. Students because they may be getting F’s and parents because their children may not be good students and learning. Some schools view report cards as necessary evils which do not add much to the educational … Continue reading
Uniform Approaches Nose Out Individuality
Many years ago my friend went to Hollywood to have plastic surgery done on her nose. She felt her nose was too big and she wanted movie star Kim Novak’s nose. That is what she got because, at the time, … Continue reading
