©2002-2008 Dr. Mae Sakharov. The following articles were published in the Lambertville Beacon, Princeton Packet Publications.Reproduction of these articles, by any means, is stricly prohibited. For reprints or digital use of this material contact Dr. Sakharov.
On Education
high_school, January 2006
The role of the teachers
My high school memories are tinged with joy and sorrow. The Vietnam War was escalating; the school and its student body was a hive of heated hallway arguments. Was... More
early_school, January 2007
A dialogue to grow by
Effective communication skills open the door to opportunity. Those who cannot articulate their thoughts clearly or do not have the vocabulary to do so often withdraw,... More
early_school, February 2003
What to look for in a preschool
Selecting the right preschool used to be a much easier job. One simply picked up the phone book and called the school that was convenient and close to home. The... More
early_school, August 2006
Failing to Teach Reading Properly
Children have confided to me they hate reading, leading me to wonder, how can you hate reading? It must be something else, something more particular, you hate.... More
curriculum, April 2008
Yes, there's a sucker born every minute
The Internet revolution has brought forth a glut of online entrepreneurs offering a variety of expedient methods to those seeking a better job or an advanced... More
curriculum, March 2006
Awards given to so-called underachievers
March is time for the Academy Awards when Hollywood rolls out the red carpet and honors those the academy members vote the best of the year. Viewers who do not fall... More
curriculum, July 2005
Banned books becoming disturbing trend
The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of the press and the right to assembly, and it has consistently been challenged by special interests. Among... More
curriculum, February 2008
Goodbye, Professor Leslie R. Williams
Every so often, I receive an alumni newsletter from Columbia University Teachers College where I completed my doctorate. This month brought sad news: my department... More
curriculum, January 2006
Thinking can be taught to adolescents
A typical dictionary definition of adolescence states this time of life is "the transitional stage of development between childhood and full adulthood representing the... More
curriculum, April 2006
Mastering testing, not subjects
We live in the era of the standardized test when a score determines the success of a student, their teacher and particular school. Those that make the grade receive the... More
curriculum, June 2008
When talking politics: Discuss substantive issues with children
For the first time since John Kennedy ran for president in 1960, a generation of young people has become passionate about the electoral process. They have... More
curriculum, September 2008
Thinking of Becoming a Teacher?
Over the next decade, many teaching positions will open up as the baby boomers retire, marking the first shortage of teachers across the country in many years. The... More
curriculum, September 2007
Stand tall against backpack injuries to students
Thousands of students across this great land limp along the hallways and corridors of schools day in and day out, resembling human Leaning Towers of Pisa. ... More
curriculum, November 2004
Follow the Legacy of Dauntless Women and Men
Dauntless women have long traversed the globe in search of adventure, love and freedom from the constraints of patriarchal societies. They often give little... More
curriculum, September 2007
Vietnam! Vietnam!
Students often turn away from the study of history, thinking that memorizing fact after fact has little relevance to their lives. To some, however, myself... More
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