by Sarah Green | Jun 1, 2016 | News, Student Issues
According to a new study by researchers at the National University of Singapore, babies who grow up learning two languages, like English and Mandarin, have a better understanding of both of those languages. The study challenges assumptions that bilingual babies...
by Sarah Green | May 30, 2016 | News
Former U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, spoke out last month in favor of public charter school education. Duncan believes those schools especially help students in low-income areas. Charter schools have proved a controversial topic within education...
by Sarah Green | May 23, 2016 | News
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court ruled against Governor Scott Walker recently when it ruled that a 1996 ruling still stands which prevents the governor’s office from having veto power over the state’s education secretary. Back in 2011, the legislature passed a law...
by Sarah Green | May 19, 2016 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues
Ever on the forefront of innovation, Columbia University announced this week that it would form a special institute to “preserve and expand First Amendment rights in the digital age.” The new program will help students understand the principles of the First Amendment...
by Sarah Green | May 16, 2016 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues
Summer break is coming. Which means it’s time to bring the classroom home, and keep young minds active for the next few months. Here are a few quick scientific activities to spark curiosity and discussion at home. Cloud in a Jar For this activity, you need a big...