It has taken the adolescent world by storm: this spinning toy that claims to relieve stress and help students with attention deficits and other disorders to focus. Indeed, the fidget spinner has become ubiquitous in schools, camps, and homes across …
One thing you don’t hear students say much anymore is “I’m going to the library.” The library today is often seen as passé, and why not? Almost everything you need research-wise is at your fingertips. I mean when’s the last …
In a world of apps and virtual reality, we sometimes forget about the old standards like board games and card games. Some of these “old” games, however, can help young people pick up important lessons as well as keep their …
You’ve heard it (or maybe even said it before): “when am I ever gonna have to use this?” Whether you lamented this way about math, science, literature or history, you were probably convinced that the topic you were learning about …
During these lazy, hazy days of summer, students certainly deserve the opportunity to relax and recharge their batteries. At the same time, it’s important not to get too complacent as it then becomes that much harder to get back into …
In the next decade, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects nearly 1.9 million job openings for teachers of preschool through postsecondary school. In fact, the United States is actually facing a teacher shortage, creating tons of opportunities for those …
It’s that time again…SAT test day. While ideally, this may not be what you’d prefer to be doing on a spring Saturday, you know deep down that it’s part of the process for your next life adventure: college. As you …
Not surprisingly, this year’s hottest careers reflect our society’s growing reliance on information, technology, math, engineering, and cyberspace. Below, we highlight five of the hottest career fields out there with links to more information about salary, educational requirements, and potential …
WHERE you study may be as important as HOW or WHAT you study: in fact, numerous studies have revealed that study location directly impacts your ability to remember information. While it is not always possible to get to a library …
You would think that in our age of advancing technology, scheduling and time management would now be easier than ever. But some of us might admit that we sometimes long for the good old days of paper calendars and physical …