How Traditional Curriculum Can Destroy Student Interest and Motivation
Teachers know that to make learning more interesting, they must make it relevant. As much as students complain about the traditional approach to education, a typical curriculum relies on the fact that they can [...]
Ways of Thinking vs. Knowledge: What Are Your Child’s Current Courses Teaching Them?
It is essential to ask teachers about the best and most important skills students should be taught at school. Although most school leaders, teachers, and educators have different goals, critical thinking skills are preferable for [...]
Why 12th graders Need a Class in Computer Literacy (and What we’re Doing About It)
High school seniors can ace calculus and write persuasive essays—but many still struggle to format a resume, create a spreadsheet, or spot a phishing scam. In a digital-first world, the lack of computer literacy [...]
Are Calculators Helping or Hurting Math Skills
When a sixth grader reaches for a calculator to solve 8 x 7, we have to ask: are calculators helping students learn math—or making them forget how? In today's tech-saturated classrooms, calculators are more accessible [...]
Practical Tips on How to Prepare for College
With focused and high-achieving students, getting into an elite college is their dream. And it is always a tough season for the students looking to join college. A lot of time and other resources goes [...]
5 Key Tips for Your Child to Be Successful This School Year
The start of a new school year can be both exciting and anxiety-inducing for children. If you want to help your child have a successful school year, there are a few things you can do. [...]
Does Individualized Instruction Hamper Social Development?
Educators face a difficult task in meeting the diverse requirements of children. It does require more planning and monitoring of student progress, but the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Individualized instruction helps children become [...]
The Summer Slide: What’s True and What’s Not
Learning loss has been a hot topic over the past couple of years. Parents have tried to determine what their students might have lost as a direct result of COVID-19. As a result, more [...]