Being present with oneself, in the moment, being mindful, mentalizing—all of these constructs point toward a crucial recognition of one’s own experience which takes place over and over again on very ...

1. What's a skill or goal you've worked on that has proved valuable, even though you haven't stuck with it consistently? It's easy to berate ourselves for not sticking with skills/goals perfectly or ...

Baruti K. Kafele agreed to answer a few questions about his new book, The Teacher 50: Critical Questions For Inspiring Classroom Excellence. LF: In the book, you list fifty questions that teachers ...

Sometimes, being asked the right question at the right moment is a powerful motivator. Case in point: My dad said to me at college graduation, “We know what you can do. But who are you going to be?” ...

This week’s question is: How can we incorporate reflection in the classroom? I always feel so guilty when my students are quietly reflecting. As if the mere act of having students think to themselves ...