Education...we have a Quit Point problem
The essay was due before winter break, but a surprisingly large number of students had not yet turned in the final summative assessment...
What does a 60% mean?
The first semester ended on Friday, bringing with it the usual end-of-semester debates, pleading, and teacher boasts about grades. I have...
Player apathy and the College Football bowl system
College football fans might not like when their team's star players sit out bowl games, but they shouldn't be shocked either. The college...
Avoiding the New Year's Resolution Quit Point
This is the time of year when many people decide to commit or re-commit to some sort of self-improvement. Whether it's exercising more,...
The Quit Point of Unrealistic Expectations
I've spoken with a lot of educators recently who are anxious or stressed at the thought of work. They enjoy working with young people and...
My Way Of Teaching Makes Students Quit
As I prepare to start the school year, I remind myself that my way of teaching makes students quit. I know that students come into my...
Diagnosing the problem of student apathy
"Kids today don't care about school." I hear this from educators all the time. This idea has resulted in two general camps of teachers:...
A Daily Dose of Optimism
A few years ago, we set out to answer the question, “What makes students quit?” Our research pointed us towards optimism and the impact...
