Every child has their share of school challenges and learning curves. However, not all of these issues are necessarily bad. Without healthy periods of confrontation and growth, children lack specific knowledge and skills as they mature. Nevertheless, there's a sharp difference between healthy challenges and chronic issues within the classroom. Many of these recurring obstacles [...]
Countless studies have shown the benefits smaller schools, and smaller class sizes can provide students with. However, budget cuts in recent years have led to public schools becoming more overcrowded than ever before. In such times of overcrowding in public schools, small private schools can prove to be a great alternative for many families looking for [...]
Every parent wants their child to experience academic success. Some children, however, have more challenges than others--and the educational concerns of adopted children deserve a little special attention. Adopted children often come into their studies behind their peers. They might not have had the same opportunities prior to their adoption, or they might be struggling with emotional [...]
No two people are the same. We see this principle clearly in the great variety of students that grace our classrooms. We see one student picking up a liking for history, and another student showing talent in music. Everyone learns differently and achieves differently. If this is empirically true, why do schools continue to teach [...]
Every student learns best when given the proper learning environment; a healthy learning environment ensures that they are given plenty of creative exposure, proper learning tools, and sensitivity toward each of their learning styles. However, for gifted and talented students, creating an ideal learning environment is often very tricky; many gifted and talented students feel [...]
Summer vacation is finally here, but that doesn't mean the end of learning. On the contrary, the summer is a wonderful time for your young student to explore his or her own interests and gather in-depth knowledge on those subjects. This break is also an ideal opportunity for scholars to play catch-up if they have [...]
Almost from their birth you begin to consider where your child will spend their school years. Knowing that their education is more than just filling their head with knowledge, you want to research all possible school routes. The school they attend will need to speak to them in their language, tap into how [...]
One of the key obstacles many parents face when they enroll their child in a small school is the worry that their child will have difficulty making friends. Social growth is an important part of every child's development. The transition to small schools intimidates many parents. What if their child doesn't fit in? What if [...]
Today's society relies on technology in order to run smoothly. Computers, tablets, and smart phones are a huge part of many children's everyday lives. They aren't just using them at home; they're also a huge part of many educational programs. Finding a balance between the need to use technology as part of everyday life and [...]
Maureen McKay is author of Optimistic Outcomes: What Every Parent Wants and Every Child Needs, a book which offers advice to parents and educators about reaching children of varying learning styles. She’s also a mother who talked to School and Family about her experience with her own daughter’s learning style: “I like to study at [...]
