Marcum in the Rye

I’ve never related with a fictional character more than I relate to Holden Caulfield. I’m sure that’s been said more times that I can count, but it’s true, right now. In fact, he behaves the way I would behave if I had the courage or lacked spiritual guidance or maturity. His views and internal dialogue…

Teach or Punish?

It’s been said that when students struggle to read, we teach them. When they can’t grasp a new math concept, we teach them. When they can’t dribble a basketball, we teach them. Yet, when they misbehave, we….punish them? I’m not saying spare the consequences for poor behavior choices. What I am saying is that if…