Homework websites: Pros, cons and how to gain the max benefit from them
Schoology, HomeworkNow, Google Classroom, Canvas, Haiku: These are just a few of the hundreds of online resources that modern school...
The power of choice
Student choice is one of the most powerful learning tools, both inside and outside the classroom. When students have control...
Parents: Trust your instincts!
Your gut feeling isn’t wrong. When you sense that your child is struggling or needs help, you are very likely...
Overtired? How caffeine and sleep deprivation interfere with learning
Stressed-out teens often turn to caffeine or the occasional all-nighter to achieve an extra boost or accomplish their goals.
Eight tips for an awesome second semester!
In the second and third weeks of January, many students resist the transition back to school with all their might,...
Breaking News: The Teen Stress Epidemic
In competitive western ideologies, stress is a way of life; long, tedious hours, especially in academic spheres, have become a...
Make the most of winter break: relax, reflect, and plan ahead
Most students look forward to their winter breaks throughout the entire fall semester. Winter vacation serves as the finish line...
How to stay motivated and overcome mid-year stress and exhaustion
By this time in the school year, even the most resilient students feel the pressures of mounting responsibility and fatigue....
Finishing the marking period strong and starting the next even stronger!
As the end of October approaches, so does the end of the marking period for many students. Grades close, final...
Backward Design: Beginning with the end in mind
What if we told you that your child can and should begin studying for final exams the moment he sets foot in the...
Preparation is the key to effective parent-teacher conferences
As you and your children embark on another school year, you’ve undoubtedly embraced many September rituals. You’ve braved new school...
The qualities and skills that all successful students share
For this week’s blog, we're taking aim at the age-old question: What are the qualities and skills that all successful...