Articles written by Victor A. Gallis

Educational reformers seem willing to throw out every traditional practice except one: rigidly sorting children into age groups.

Jun 14, 2010 - Victor A. Gallis

"School of One" is the latest attempt to individualize instruction by using technology - but will it work?

May 20, 2010 - Victor A. Gallis

A mouth bow - easy to assemble and fun to play - is probably is the most ancient stringed instrument still being used today.

Dec 26, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Young children love to bang on empty tin cans - often to a parent's dismay - but tin cans can produce music the whole family will enjoy.

Dec 23, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

The life experiences of loved ones should be remembered long after they are gone, and oral histories make that possible.

Dec 9, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Children need their fathers for more than child support. Non-custodial fathers have to remain important parts of their children's lives.

Nov 8, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Like so many other "simple solutions" to complex problems, "zero tolerance" discipline policies often create more problems than they resolve.

Oct 17, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Many teachers must learn greater sensitivity to their gay and lesbian students.

Sep 22, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Children rarely learn good behavior by being punished - they just become experts at avoiding punishment.

Sep 5, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

It is not easy to persuade teens to open up and talk about their lives - especially to their parents - but the results are well worth the effort.

Aug 22, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Bullying via electronic devices like cellular phones and computers is relatively new - but it already has done plenty of damage to vulnerable children and teens.

Aug 18, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Individual bullies can be stopped, and individual victims can learn how to resist - but the real challenge is to create environments where bullying never begins.

Aug 18, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Not all bullies are physically aggressive. The more covert styles of bullying, though, may be even more hurtful than a physical attack.

Aug 18, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

The greatest enemy of school success is lack of organization. Children thrive on the right structure and routines. Help them get organized, and watch them achieve!

Aug 2, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Old-fashioned sidewalk and schoolyard games will keep your kids outdoors and happy for hours -- and also help them develop useful interpersonal skills.

Jun 7, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

When Grandma and Grandpa were kids, summer evenings were a time for group play. Their games, passed down for generations, are just as much fun for children today.

May 31, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Summer is a great time for children to get the imaginative play they need to to develop properly -- physically, cognitively, socially, and emotionally.

May 15, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

When high school students take after-school jobs, there may be a negative impact on their school achievement.

Apr 27, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

A conference with your child's teacher is a great way to help your child succeed.

Apr 20, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

Wherever teacher tenure protects a bad teacher, an incompetent administrator won't be far away.

Apr 19, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis

There are good teachers, there are bad teachers. Good parents want the best possible teachers for their kids, but may not know how to go about it. Here are some tips.

Apr 12, 2009 - Victor A. Gallis