Just Visiting

Two people (among many) working the South who could've been MacArthur Fellows.

The MacArthur Foundation released its list of Fellows. I'm not on it. Neither is anyone else who works below the Mason-Dixon.

I wouldn't have realized how much I benefit from teaching first-year writing if I hadn't been forced into it.

I actually do enjoy writing recommendation letters. Here's why.

Wonkblog's Dylan Matthews has the look of someone trying to become dangerous. I hope he chooses to use his power wisely.

Everyone gets A's, but there's a catch.

The President wants colleges and universities to compete. But is that what we need to become sustainable?

It's time to go from participant/coach to audience/cheerleader in your child's life.