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The Odds of Selective College Admissions Always Favor the House

As seen in today’s Portland Press Herald Applying to the ‘most selective’ colleges means accepting […]

February 14, 2013March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld4 mins read
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History’s Compass

Chances are you have heard the comment that basketball star Kobe Bryant made to a […]

January 2, 2013March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld2 mins read
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Sanford McDonnell (1922-2012)

I am deeply saddened to learn that Sandy McDonnell died yesterday of pancreatic cancer at age 89.  While […]

March 21, 2012March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld2 mins read
Teaching

The Trouble With Bright Kids

Hyde-Woodstock teacher Robert Tunney recently passed along  a fascinating blog article by Heidi Grant Halvorson […]

December 9, 2011March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld4 mins read
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On Being Unconsciously Competent

As my Bowdoin College class prepares for its 35th reunion — Yikes!!! — the gradual re-gathering […]

May 13, 2011March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld2 mins read
Teaching

Still Surprised #4: Parents & Mentors

One of the things I like so much about this book are the pearls of […]

March 30, 2011March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld1 min read
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Still Surprised #3: On Exercising Leadership

Naturally, while reading Still Surprised, I found myself searching for practical tid-bits for doing my […]

March 28, 2011March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld2 mins read
Teaching

Still Surprised #2: MIT’s Habits of Success

After WW2 and Antioch, Bennis encountered another crucible experience at MIT.  His very choice of […]

March 25, 2011March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld3 mins read
Teaching

Still Surprised #1: Crucibles

As noted in my last post, I highly recommend Warren Bennis’ 30th book Still Surprised –  […]

March 23, 2011March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld2 mins read
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A Student Thanks Her Teacher

Speaking of Thanksgiving, Hyde veteran faculty member Ken Grant ’72 recently received some meaningful appreciation.  Last […]

November 24, 2010March 8, 2023 Malcolm Gauld1 min read

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