Articles by Alfie Kohn
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
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...