For decades there has been discussion about what the impact of video games, cable tv, the internet, and now of course, social media, has on our children. As far as…
read moreYou’ll find a different answer to this question no matter where you go. Most people say six, some articles say three, some say 12. Why does the number vary so…
read moreWe live in a very fast-paced, media-oriented, and electronically engaged world. So do our kids. The shift between a generation ago and today’s youth, is significant. We had “The Brady…
read moreHistory is an important subject in helping students develop critical thinking skills which they can apply to all areas of learning. Learning in history or social studies is conducted so…
read moreOne of the goals in Language Arts curriculum is the development of strong writing and, of course, there is an increasing focus on periodic and standardized writing assessments. The Common…
read moreA current trend in education across the United States is the 1:1 Technology Initiative. The goal of these initiatives is to put a laptop into the hands of each and…
read moreThe study of the mind has a vast body of literature, which is not to be confused with the genre of self-help literature. Although books about the mind are extremely…
read moreThe Mayor’s Challenge is a major grant program provided by the Bloomberg Philanthropies which grants major urban centers monies for innovative projects. The urban districts are required to submit an…
read moreLearning how to make decisions is an important part of human development. As there are any number of ways in which a person will process and understand the world and…
read moreThe development of close reading and critical reading strategies is essential to academic, and personal, success. The process is perpetual; we all pick up new ideas, words and ideas as…
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