As a believer and advocate for learning in a variety of formats, I do believe options should be offered to students and teachers across states, counties, and districts. However, despite what we believe to be an easy question with a simple answer, it’s far from a simple solution. By keeping teachers in limbo and requiring…
If you’re a student who has graduated from high school in 2021, the first thing you should do is pat yourself on the back. You have faced unique challenges and shown great flexibility to earn your diploma. If you’re planning to attend college next year, you have also applied to colleges, chosen a school, and…
As I watched the majority of my students take steps to return to in person learning last semester, I also saw a wide range of emotions. While most students loved the opportunity to return, this experience didn’t come without a fair share of fears. Some were concerned about getting infected, others worried about the adjustment…
This is a topic that continues to rear its head even into adulthood. Talking to authority figures can be hard for adults, so why do we think it’s any easier for children? It’s important to help your children understand the value of communication and relationships with their superiors. Let’s help them start young. So how…
When colleges across the country made standardized test scores optional or even dropped the requirement altogether, many students figured it was their big chance to get into an elite school. Unfortunately for applicants, it actually had the opposite effect: Removing the hurdle of the SAT or ACT led to a rush of applicants, resulting in…