It’s that time of year again. School is back in session, and teachers and students alike are re-adjusting to their normal schedules. Even for students who attend camp or other summer programs, acclimating to a new school year can be a challenge. Moving from the relatively free and easy routine of vacation back to reality […]
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Lots of people drink coffee. It’s one of the most commonly consumed beverages on the planet. While here in the US, it’s mostly adults who drink coffee, it’s becoming increasingly popular among middle and even elementary school students. A recent study of students up to 22 years old found that over 70% of them had
“The challenges we face are irrelevant. I only care about your response.” One of my favorite teachers and mentors repeated this axiom weekly during my sophomore year of high school. Every late homework assignment, every poorly written essay, and every athletic failure received the same twelve-word response. Although frustrating to hear for the thousandth time,
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Ask any parent, and they’ll tell you art projects are a great way of keeping kids occupied in a healthy way. Finger painting, sculpting clay, and drawing with crayons have been a part of early childhood education for as long as anyone can remember. While almost all students are at least casually acquainted with arts
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Students today spend more time inside than ever before. More time outside means more opportunities for everything from sunburn and bug bites to more serious dangers. Parental concerns aside, lots of kids also choose to stay indoors. Whether it’s because of the air conditioning, TV and video games, or anything else, kids just don’t play
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Your teacher walks in. Surprise! Today, you will be taking a pop quiz. Let’s survey the room and take in the different responses. Some students will object and feel a rush of anger. Without much success, they will list the reasons as to why the teacher should postpone the quiz. “We are not prepared.” “You
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These days, there are lots of options available for after-school activities. From sports teams and karate classes to math clubs and music lessons, there’s something for everyone. Often, kids are involved in more than one extracurricular activity, each with its own unique benefits. When choosing which activities are good for each student, there are lots
Every year, millions of high school students sharpen their no. 2 pencils, ready their calculators, and bubble in their answer choices to determine their fate for college admissions. Over the years, standardized tests have evolved to become one of the biggest challenges a high school student can face, yet it is a foundational component to
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To some parents, playing outside means their kids end up with scrapes, sunburns, and bug bites. While these things are certainly possible, what a lot of people may not know is how important it is for children to spend time outside. A number of recent studies have discovered that time outdoors is essential to a
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For all age groups, extracurricular activities play a key role both in allowing students to develop their interests, hobbies, and talents outside of the classroom and provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate commitment and passion over time to decision-makers in college admissions offices. Universities review far more qualified applicants than they could ever hope
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