Watching Particle Fever, a documentary, I experienced a visceral reaction. I was jumping out of my seat; I was animated and exhilarated. I could not wait to find out how it all came out, even as a part of me … Continue reading
All the brouhaha about the “Tiger Mom” has resulted in one thing; it has made her a rich woman indeed. In case you have been in a coma for the last few weeks, Tiger Mom is Amy Chua, the author … Continue reading
I have always loved camping. My first exposure to camping was in graduate school at U.C. Berkeley, when my classmates took me to Yosemite National Park. Sleeping bags, tents, and camping stoves were new discoveries for me then. That first … Continue reading
Textbooks are becoming vehicles for political propaganda It was when I was helping my older son with his middle-school homework that I first came across a tome titled A Message of Ancient Days. So I read about Mesopotamia and the … Continue reading
Published by New America Media Editor’s Note: The world of children changed forever, too, on Sept. 11, with many — especially the dark-skinned — asking questions about identity, and real war. Explaining hate to the innocent is a sad challenge, says … Continue reading
At a memorial service for her children’s beloved math tutor, a mother meets a diverse community of parents whom the schools had failed, and who were moved by the gentle dedication of ‘Mr. Chips.’ Oakland, Calif.–He always arrived at our … Continue reading
I can still close my eyes and smell the air on that bright June morning as I came out of the pediatrician’s office in tears, reeling from the news that my son was hyperactive and would need medication when he … Continue reading