Not enough importance is placed on taking extracurriculars in high school. In fact, I would love to see it mandatory that every student would have to sign up for at least two extracurricular activities every year they are in high …
When it is all over and done with, people will rarely recall which past teachers taught them what after they have been out of school for a decade or more. The memories of sitting in a hot classroom and listening …
After a few years of teaching, most educators will have developed a lesson plan system mapping out what they would like to do in their classroom in the near future. For college students that are interested in becoming professional educators …
Academic success in school is not something that just happens for selected students. If this were the case, there would be a special school lottery where the winners all receive A’s (not a bad idea for a school fundraiser). Instead, …
Late homework? Messy locker? Lost papers? Children and young adults with ADHD/ADD know these problems all too well and here’s why. There is a neurological process in our brains to help us with self-regulation called “executive function.” Executive function skills …
High school is not all proms and parties. It’s four years of intense learning and high expectations leading to a completely new chapter in your life: college. Staying on-point and making the most of your high school experience is important …
As the school year revs up into high gear, it can be overwhelming to try to stay organized, for adults, kids, and teens alike. Here are nine helpful tips for students who want to stay organized when their plates become …
Junior year is a crucial year. It’s the time of your academic career when everything starts to matter more. Gone are the halcyon days of freshman and sophomore years, when college seemed light years away. Suddenly, college is a real …
As the back to school season kicks off, it’s a great time to think about how to help your child stay organized. Let’s face it, high school students aren’t always known for being able to develop and maintain effective homework …