The Importance of Afterschool Programs
Today, there are more than 15 million school-aged children (26%) who spend their afternoons alone and unsupervised, before parents return home from work. Among them, more than 1 million are in grades...
View ArticleRead 15 Minutes a Day!
I remember heading over to the library as soon as summer break started so I can start reading. I was in 4th grade. It wasn’t to please my parents or to complete a book report- but rather for myself...
View ArticleThe Purpose of Education
Steven Wheeler, Associate Professor at the University of Plymouth, published the above presentation that functions as a macro-view of education, including its overall purpose. A key quote, “Young...
View ArticleWhat Makes Teachers Great- A 10th Grader’s Perspective
This article was written by Noa Gutow-Ellis, a high school sophomore in Houston, Texas. She’s passionate about all things related to the Arab Spring and 21st Century Education. As an 8th grader, Noa...
View ArticleSummer Reading List (Grades K-2)
Summer vacation is right around the corner, which means this is the perfect opportunity for young students to begin learning the joy of reading. Here is a suggested summer reading list for Kindergarten...
View ArticleSummer Reading List (Grades 3-5)
1. Diaries of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney Boys don’t keep diaries—or do they? It’s a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share...
View ArticleHomework Tip for Parents
HOMEWORK TIPS FOR PARENTS Establish a routine and schedule for homework (a specific time and place) and adhere to the schedule as closely as possible. Don’t allow your child to wait until evening to...
View ArticleWhat is 21st Century Learning? A Quick Note to Parents
Source: Teachthought.com 9 Characteristics Of 21st Century Learning 1. Learner-centered 2. Media-driven (this doesn’t have to mean digital media) 3. Personalized 4. Transfer-by-Design 5. Visibly...
View Article3 Secrets of Highly Successful Graduates
This is one of most informative and thought-provoking slide I’ve seen on practical tips for recent college graduates. I highly recommend finishing the entire slide; it may be the most beneficial 10...
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