All through high school, the students hear about how the ACT could make or break them. It is literally on every student’s mind, especially during their junior and senior years. It is thought that one outstanding score on the ACT …
It appears all school districts across the country are facing a shortage of funds. And when the school is in the red, one of the first things they reduce or cut entirely are class field trips. It is always a …
Every parent wants their child to grow up into a responsible citizen that does fantastic things with their life. But, unfortunately, parenting is not that easy. Not everyone can be Mike and Carol Brady and raise an incredible bunch. It …
One of the top indicators for academic success at an early age is the ability to read. Of course, this makes perfect sense as every subject, including math, involves being able to read fluently and with comprehension. To put it …
This is always an interesting time of the year for those in education. As the students start to focus less in class and more on the upcoming break, it can be a difficult period for keeping the kids enthusiastic about …
Middle school is the transitional period between elementary school and high school where a child is just beginning to understand what being a teenager is all about. At some schools, they call these years junior high, but for many districts, …
Whether you are a parent of a child or an educator in charge of 30 children, you have probably realized that organizational skills just don’t happen overnight. Plus, reminding the children over and over again (they may call it nagging) …
Halloween is just around the corner! With the approachment of this holiday, educators usually do one of two things. They either choose to ignore Halloween completely or they celebrate it in the classroom like they are reliving their second childhood. …
Although it may look it, success does not happen overnight. All of those so-called overnight sensations that seem to pop out of nowhere actually spent several years, if not decades, preparing their craft. Here are a few success stories that …
Every parent wants to help provide a better life for their kids than what they originally had themselves. It is often the number one goal of a good mother and father. Accomplishing this, though, does not come easy. After all, …