In Our Connected World, What If Empathy Is Learning?
Can empathy be the new foundation of learning?
How serious is essay plagiarism?
In an age of online referencing and essay mills, it’s easier than ever for students to plagiarize (wittingly or not). How big is the problem – and can it be prevented?
The Role of Early Oral Language in Literacy Development
What's the connection between early oral language development and later reading comprehension success?
Reading Literature Not Only a Pleasure
A Stanford University study reveals surprise executive function benefits for kids who read literature
What Goes on the Homeschool Transcript…and what doesn’t!
What should go on your homeschool transcript and what should be left off?
Starting young: Learning a second language
The benefits of learning a second language as a child
Using Stories to Teach Math
Teaching literacy and math at once helps make the most of class time while deepening young students’ understanding in both subjects.
What STEM Students Need to Know
Today's high school students should learn about discrete math and how to build electronic circuits to be better prepared for STEM in college/careers
Highly motivated kids have a greater advantage in life than kids with a high IQ
Highly motivated students can outperform their more gifted peers
Can sadness be good for reading?
What role do emotions play when children read? Do emotions help with learning?