Columns & Collected Essays

One of the goals of a superb education is to ensure that the next generation — our children — are ready to compete in a global economy....

You know that feeling you get from holding a new book in your hands, excited by the promise of the first few pages?  That’s how I felt...

Confession: I read children’s books. For fun. Like, all the time. Did you get hooked on Harry Potter? Torn apart by Twilight? Did you...

Do you know what makes me feel old? Vampire books. Betcha didn’t see that coming. Truth is, neither did I. A few weeks ago, I walked...

Are you ready for summer reading, boys and girls? Moms and dads? Children of all ages? I am. And I’m going to tell you what to read...