More and more high schools require high school students to fulfill several hours of volunteering before they can graduate. As a parent and an educator, I see plenty of positives that go along with asking high school students to contribute …
In many respects, a child’s social skills are just as critical as the knowledge they gain in and out of school each day. Being able to act responsibly in public or even maintaining strong relationships day in and day out …
With the coronavirus quarantine still in effect, parents all over the country are learning just how difficult it can be to homeschool their children. In fact, many parents are ready to tap out altogether. However, on the other hand, there …
In almost any part of the world, you will find two main institutions for elementary and high school education. You either have public school or private school. As a parent, figuring out which one is going to be best for …
Going straight to college after graduating from high school is a common goal for many students, but it’s not going to be the right choice for everyone. The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data shows that 34 percent of adults over 25 …
In the wake of yet another incident of school violence, we are seeing something incredible happening: students across the country are raising their voices and speaking out for gun control. I think it’s fair to say our country hasn’t really …
Community colleges have forever gotten a bad rap. Students are often threatened by their parents that they’ll end up at one of these institutions if they don’t do well in school and on standardized tests. In many ways, this type …
In todays world, there is unfortunately a lot of bad news on the TV and Internet and the negative behavior of others can really impact young children. Violence, shootings, burglaries, bullying – it’s everywhere and we can’t stop the actions …
As the traditional school year closes for students across the country, parents face a decision about what their children will do all summer. Options depend on factors including age and interest. Some parents will elect not to involve their children …
Making the classroom resemble the workplace is tricky. The first issue is whether or not a classroom should feel like a workplace. Is the classroom meant to be a laboratory for learning, or a place to practice for particular jobs? …