Education

Hilarious High School Bloopers?  By Rusty Wright with Meg Korpi. “Worst analogies written by high school students” had me laughing till I ached.  Discovering their true source reminded me to practice what I preach.  (Short op-ed)

M.I.T. Dean’s Pants on Fire.  George Washington, call your agent.  America needs your “I cannot tell a lie” message. A popular dean has resigned after admitting resume padding and living a 28-year lie.  Any life lessons here?  (Short op-ed)

Cheating in school and life: What to do?  Too often, consumers shoplift, sneak and swipe and students cheat.  Thoughts on causes, implications and solutions. (Short op-ed article.)  (Short op-ed)

Our Cheatin’ Hearts.  From classroom to boardroom, from sports to shoplifting, people try to get something that’s not rightfully theirs.  What are the roots of dishonesty?  Why do people cheat?  How does cheating impact society?  Is there a solution?  (Probe radio series transcript.)

Virginia Tech Massacre: Coping with Grief.  As the world mourns Virginia Tech’s terrible massacre, I’ve found myself experiencing poignant memories of an earlier visit to that campus when students also struggled with recent death.  How do you cope with grief?  Where is God in such tragedy?  (Short op-ed)

Can Western-style education transform the Middle East?  King’s Academy, Jordan’s new prep school, emphasizes critical thinking over rote learning, teaching students not what to think but how to think.  Could it become a model to train a new generation of Middle Eastern leaders to shake hands with each other and the West?  (Short op-ed)

Could Church Involvement Improve Kid’s Grades?  Recent studies suggest it might play a part.  (Short op-ed)