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5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Learning During the Holidays
Honor Roll, School
Winter break is only a few weeks away, and already the kids are getting restless. If you’re wondering how you’re going to keep them busy outside of school, don’t worry! We’ve put together some fun—and educational—ideas for how…
Women Philosophers: The Hidden Heroes of Philosophy
Life, Opinions
Philosophy may not be the most fashionable or even useful branch of Humanities—as a college major, it’s a running joke. But on closer inspection, philosophy is the basis for all the principles and values that sustain a healthy society.…
A Latina’s Story of Survival & Success Against the Odds
Empowerment, Health
My life story may sound sad and even tragic, but it’s a matter of perspective because for me, my story is a source of pride. Yes, I lived through things that no child should ever experience. But my survival and success against the odds proves…
Alternatives to University: Vo-Techs & Community Colleges
College Bound, School
These days it’s assumed that a four-year college degree is a necessary credential for most job applications. As a matter of fact, it feels as though college is just an extension of high school—and an expensive one at that. But is college…
Children’s Literacy is Affected by Parents’ Interest in Reading
Honor Roll, School
There’s just no way around it: Your child’s literacy skills can make or break his academic performance. As we’ve reported before, if your child can’t read, write, or comprehend what he is reading, it has an impact on virtually every…
For Kids, Character Building Begins at Home
Health, Parenting
As an educator, I make a priority of the six steps of character building, which are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring for others, and Citizenship. Unfortunately, the more I teach, the less I see these character traits…
How to Help Your Kids Love Reading!
Honor Roll, School
Helping your kids love reading is of paramount importance. Children who read a lot often experience greater academic success, can better articulate what they feel, have greater compassion, develop a broader sense of the world, and exhibit…
How to Attend College & Not Break the Bank
College Bound, School
All those horror stories about the expense of attending college are true. Attending a four-year college or university in the U.S. has never been so expensive. And the prices keep climbing. A Recent New York Times article pointed out that more…
A Bright Little Girl & the Problem with Public Education in Mexico
Honor Roll, SchoolAccording to Mexico's national achievement test, ENLACE, Paloma Noyola Martínez is the country’s top math student, having scored 921 points. She is also third in Spanish. The 11-year-old is a dedicated student. She studies hard and works…