by Butch Mazzuca | May 21, 2018 | Kids & Education
William Burroughs once wrote, “The aim of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values.” Which begs the question, does the American education system create the space where differing philosophies are presented and collide, where a wide variety of... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Dec 15, 2005 | Kids & Education
Well, here we are in the midst of another holiday season, which means families will be spending more time together. Normally such proximity is a good thing, but families being what they are when teens are involved; there always seem to be issues. And one of the more... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Aug 21, 2003 | Kids & Education
In part one of this two-part series, we discussed timelines to help keep parents and students on track during the college preparation process. Part II focuses on college selection. Ever-larger numbers of students are applying for college admission and the application... Read More
by Butch Mazzuca | Aug 14, 2003 | Kids & Education
“If college is supposed to prepare young people for the real world, the college admission process is quickly becoming a precursor to the rat-race of adulthood.” Nathan Bierma. This the first of a two-installment commentary about the college entrance gantlet. This... Read More
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