One day last week, I had breakfast while reading the latest Substack post by Undercover Mother (UM). For those who are not familiar with the group, here is their “About”
I can’t keep track of how many conversations I have had where at some point my counterpart declared that something I’ve proposed “will never happen because…” I’m not suggesting I’m
There are countless examples of people’s beliefs, actions, or habits living in apparent disharmony or conflict — known in psychology as cognitive dissonance. Independent schools have taken that response a
The Status Quo The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty. As our case is new, so we must
Might there be a way to identify those students who need extra help before the proverbial “you know what” hits the fan? Wouldn’t it be great to engage our students
Joshua Fost Ph.D. is Vice Provost and Managing Director of High School Innovation at Minerva. Think back to what you learned in high school. Was it amazing? Did it change your