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Articles by Alfie Kohn
The Case Against Competition
The Case Against Competition
Alfie Kohn · When it comes to competition, we Americans typically recognize only two legitimate positions: enthusiastic support and qualified support. The first view holds that the more we immerse our children (and ourselves) in rivalry, the...
The Case Against Grades
The Case Against Grades
Alfie Kohn · "I remember the first time that a grading rubric was attached to a piece of my writing….Suddenly all the joy was taken away.  I was writing for a grade -- I was no longer exploring for me.  I want to get that back.  Will I ever get that...