For about ten years, I worked for two school districts as the AIMS web manager. Not only did I arrange all the benchmark assessments for grades kindergarten through eighth grade, but I spent considerable time with all of the educators …
While academics are promoted in education consistently and for a good reason, social and emotional learning should be trumpeted throughout all years in education from preschool through college. When looking at society today, it seems like something children and adults …
As most of us already know, there is considerable uncertainty about the upcoming school year. Individual school districts are already running while others are waiting until early or mid-September before starting classes. And this is just the beginning. Depending upon …
With summer underway and the COVID quarantine still partially in place for much of the country, a teenager’s opportunities for summer fun these next few months are drastically limited. For instance, in the area where I live, all public pools …
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 …
No matter what the grade level, if a student is suffering from low self-esteem, it can affect every avenue of their life. It impacts their ability to socialize with others and presents them with constant academic challenges. On the other …
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, …
Whether you are a student, teacher, or parent, a new school year can bring on a bit of anxiety even for the calmest person. There is just something about being in a new classroom or having a set of new …
Both the SAT and ACT exams were basically introduced in 1959. While these tests have had little changes to them throughout the decades, they are essentially the same as they have always been for the last 60 years. You may …
You’ve heard it said, “I’m not really good with numbers” or “I’m not a math wizard.” While there may be a bit of legitimacy to such phrases, these quips are often perpetuated without full consideration of those that may be …