Those Who Can, Do – Teach Art
Since 1961, schools throughout the nation have celebrated Youth Art Month, founded by the Crayon,…
Audra ChinMarch 3, 2015
Where Has Early Childhood Gone?
Children are individuals with unique personalities, different abilities including learning strengths and preferences, diverse interests,…
Audra ChinFebruary 24, 2015
Universal Community College Education: Is There Anything to be Against?
President Obama’s proposal to have the federal government pay for 75 percent of the average…
Audra ChinFebruary 12, 2015
Professional School Counselors Left Behind in National Standards Movement
With the national school standards movement and other school reform discussions focusing narrowly on student…
Audra ChinFebruary 3, 2015
Some Early Advice to the Class of 2015!
I have been invited to give a graduation speech this spring. Trying to find a…
Audra ChinJanuary 8, 2015
Money Talks but It Should Also Listen
A recent issue of Time magazine (Rotten Apples, November 3, 2014) focused on the highly…
Audra ChinDecember 17, 2014
Keeping Pace with Technology in Education
I began my career in the 1970s, just when technology was being introduced into the…
Audra ChinNovember 21, 2014
Schools as Sanctuaries: An Argument against Arming Teachers
When the school shooting occurred in Sandy Hook I thought it would be a catalyst…
Audra ChinNovember 13, 2014
What to Watch: Colbert and Duncan Top Ten Lists
We all make lists – grocery shopping lists, to do lists, wish lists – which…
Audra ChinNovember 7, 2014
And Another Great Idea Gone Bad
Our recent history of school improvement is replete with examples of great ideas that have…
Audra ChinApril 16, 2014
