Throughout most of the country, school systems are setup to allow a long summer break. This is great for supporting summer programs and activities: camps, family vacations, and trips to the neighborhood pool, for example. On the other hand, many students find themselves showing a strong achievement decline throughout the summer months–and some lower-income students may [...]
"Private school" can take on many different meanings based on someone's own personal background, experience, and beliefs. In this blog, we'll dispel some myths about private schools so you can base your decision on facts and not rumors. They're All Religious It's true that many private schools are associated with a particular religion. Catholic schools, [...]
When it comes to high school class periods, a great setup is breaking the classes into 30-minute blocked intervals. These shorter classes offer a lot of awesome benefits to the students and provide a great school experience for them. Here are some of the great benefits of shorter class periods. Their Concentration Increases When [...]
When researching schools you may have come across the term "student teacher ratio". There's a number of benefits to having a low student teacher ratio and I want to discuss what these are and why it matters so much. What is Student Teacher Ratio? The student teacher ratio is a measure of the schools total [...]
It's no surprise that many students wish that homework did not exist. It's an age old problem since students began coming to school. While homework can be a lot of work I want to discuss some reasons why homework should not be banned. It's actually more helpful than you'd think. Reason 1: Repetition Matters Believe [...]
As a parent, I'm sure you've heard the term "504 plan" thrown around. It can sound cryptic at first but I promise it'll make sense once we define what it is and how it works. So let's dive into answering the question of what is a 504 plan? What is a 504 Plan? A 504 [...]
Should cell phones be allowed in school? As cell phones have developed, the role of them in the classroom have become increasingly blurred. Many teachers stand firmly by the fact that they disrupt the classroom and should be banned. Other teachers rely on them as a way to further engagement in the class. Let's discuss [...]
Your child deserves to feel confident and happy at school. So, if your child is expressing a disinterest in school, or a sense of sadness because of school, it might be time to consider sending your child to a different school. As a parent, it's hard to make these decisions. Here are a few [...]
Internet usage is up, with over 5.16 billion users as of January 2023. This represents 64.4% of the global population. There are numerous ways you can use the internet. For instance, find information, manage your finances, communicate with people worldwide, and watch videos. However, some risks come with internet usage. This includes identity theft, [...]
It's important to ensure that our children are safe when they are online. Parents should be aware of the risks associated with children using the internet and take steps to protect them from harm. There are many ways to ensure that children have access to useful resources while also respecting their privacy. Here are [...]
