Category Archives: Education

Thoughts on teaching, teachers, learning, and homework.

Long night

Categories: Education, Family, Happy Things

January 9, 2008 was a long night. January 9, 2014, was also a long night. But I’m not going to complain (grumble a little bit, but not complain). Keep reading

The best of 2013

Categories: Education, Family, Gospel, Happy Things, Infertility, Politics, Work

As I was thinking back over 2013 it seemed there were really only 2 “top stories,” and we mentioned those in our Christmas letter, so making a bigger list seemed silly. But I think I can still pull out 13 “top stories” for the year. Here we go: Keep reading

Library Life

Categories: Books, Education

I love libraries. … The Harold B. Lee Library is a magical place for me. … I can’t wait to see what I do next with my library card too. Keep reading

The Glory of God

Categories: Education, Gospel

So we turned to the scriptures to see what reasons the Lord has given for gaining knowledge and wisdom. … There can’t be any higher reason for education than that. Keep reading

I like math (and pie)

Categories: Education

Why do you like math (or pie)? Or, are you one of those who loathes it and can explain that to me? Keep reading

I’m a S.W.A.M.

Categories: Education, Family, Featured, Life, Musings, Work

My plans for my degree have been to be a scholar. … I spend my day observing a small case study of all the learning and child development theories I’ve spent over a decade studying (ie, I spend the day playing with my daughter). Keep reading

Blogging and dissertating

Categories: Education

I’m a firm believer one of the best ways to become a good writer is to write, especially in a place where you are encouraged to get better. Keep reading