When we do things that are controlling, whether intentional or not, we are not going to get those long-term outcomes.

The overwhelming number of teachers ...are unable to name or describe a theory of learning that underlies what they do.

The Legacy of Behaviorism: Do this and you'll get that.

How can we do our best when we are spending our energies trying to make others lose - and fearing that they will make us lose?

When test scores go up, we should worry, because of how poor a measure they are of what matters, and what you typically sacrifice in a desperate effort to raise scores.

Maximum difficulty isn't the same as optimal difficulty.

Each time I visit such a classroom, where the teacher is more interested in creating a democratic community than in maintaining her position of authority, I’m convinced all over again that moving away from consequences and rewards isn’t just realistic - it’s the best way to help kids grow into good learners and good people.