Hello Teachers, I agree with Landon Donovan. The United States has a youth development problem. When asked how the country could improve youth soccer, Donovan offered this insight: "These things need to start at the bottom... We have to educate the parents, so parents understand that their child doesn't need to win a game at 8 years old; the child needs to be developing and having fun." He added: "Our parents, unfortunately, get obsessed with winning just as much as the coaches do because...

For many teachers, summer is the "off-season." My plans for this off-season are fairly simple: heal my plantar fasciitis and carpal tunnel, spend more time reading and writing, create new resources, visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and enjoy a few afternoons by the pool. Here is a video explanation with my daughter. After a long school year, a little rest, recovery, and creativity sounds just about perfect—at least to me. But many of you have different plans. Last week, I asked teachers how they...

Hello Teachers, The fact that so many World Cup fans are discovering the magic of the United States and its people just confirms what I experienced during years of traveling. The news often makes the world seem darker and more divided than it truly is. But when you visit another country, meet local people, and experience their culture, you often discover something surprising: most people are remarkably similar. Here are some teaching resources that celebrate travel, soccer, and flags. Travel,...