Is it possible to create a culture of failure? My school is currently being asked to discover why the Freshman failure rate is so high. 1/3 of the Freshmen failed a class during their first semester in high school, and statistically speaking 30% of Freshmen who fail a course in their first high school year do [...]

I get to start some great units to begin the new year: Am. Lit.: Ray Bradbury stories and science fiction Soph. Honors: The Princess Bride College in the H.S.: The Red Badge of Courage Mythology: Norse mythology It's going to be a fun finish to the semester! Plus, I only have six students (out of over 150) who I worry won't pass. All can, but ...