There is much more out there in the world of apps than games that are nothing more than visually-enticing time-wasters. Many apps offer valuable skill-building activities, which give players the chance to work on essential abilities without feeling like they’re …
If there’s one profession that will probably never become obsolete, it’s nursing. It’s a fact of life: people will always have to deal with illnesses and patients will always need care. In fact, nursing is the fastest-growing occupation in the …
Before you throw history into the pile of “useless college majors,” consider that, in fact, history majors are qualified for an interesting and varied cross-section of careers. A history major is not, contrary to popular belief, relegated to a life …
You don’t have to be Bill Nye the Science Guy or Mr. Wizard to excel in the sciences and contribute meaningful work to society as you follow your career path. Nor do you have to be a “rocket scientist” or …
When I first heard a student tell me he was planning to major in “gaming,” I was skeptical. What does that mean? How on earth could gaming have any practical application? I was surprised, therefore, to learn that, in fact, …
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, affects nearly 12% of children aged 4-17, an increase in the past twelve years of over 5%. As we seek to understand all possible educational barriers that can affect a child’s progress, we must pay close …
We hear the term “processing issues” often when dealing with students, but we often have a hazy understanding of what this means. With all the different information out there, it can be difficult to understand diagnoses and interventions. Below, we …
As the essay prompts on standardized tests continue to evolve, so too do the many different methods that are taught for how to write a good essay. Many students find themselves confused by how to go about executing strong responses …
It’s getting to be the time of year when you might be starting to think about what subject tests you should take. You will hear a lot of chatter about which tests are “easy” and which to avoid. As with …
No longer specific only to the AP Language and Literature exams, rhetorical analysis has officially made its way into the mainstream, appearing as part of the prompt on the new version of the SAT Essay and playing a role in …