Nowhere is this crisis more visible—or more emotionally charged—than in education. Thirty years ago, most parents did not argue with teachers about curriculum. Not because teachers were perfect, but because there was trust. Trust that teachers were trained professionals. Trust that schools existed to educate, not indoctrinate. Trust that authority had been earned. Today, that trust has eroded. Parents increasingly insist on instructional control. Curricula are audited, challe

Long before spreadsheets, before silicon, before anyone thought to trap numbers inside machines, humanity discovered something quietly astonishing: math could be heard. The Pythagoreans, wandering somewhere between philosophy, mysticism, and early science, were among the first to notice it. They plucked strings, shortened them, lengthened them, listened carefully, and realized that harmony was not accidental. It was numerical. An octave emerged at a ratio of 2:1. A perfect fi

At a recent gathering of educators and leaders connected through Cognia, one theme surfaced again and again—not as a speculative whisper, but as a confident keynote refrain: artificial intelligence has arrived in schools, and it is here to stay. Cognia, long respected as one of the world’s leading accreditation organizations, has built its reputation on helping schools reflect, improve, and align with best practices. Its conferences tend to look forward, but this year the gaz

Introduction Apple TV’s Ted Lasso is more than just a sports comedy – it is a heartwarming exploration of community, cultural exchange, and personal growth. The series follows an optimistic American coach, Ted Lasso, who takes charge of a fictional English football club. As a viewer who studied in Liverpool (first in 2005 and again briefly in 2014), I found the show’s themes uncannily reflective of my own transatlantic experiences. This review offers a positive yet critical r