by Supporting Education | Jun 2, 2014 | Guest Author, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
We have written articles on the benefits of study abroad programs for students in the past. But how can your student stay safe during unfamiliar countries? Here are some tips for protecting your child, or even yourself, when you study abroad: Children studying abroad...
by Sarah Green | May 23, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Winning the annual New York Times contest “Win A Trip with Nick”, 20-year-old Nicole Sganga will be traveling on assignment with Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Nick Kristoff for her 2014 summer. Says Kristoff himself, “Nicole is a terrific journalist-in-the-making,...
by Sarah Green | May 21, 2014 | Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
In a poll on Debate.org, 60% agreed that cursive should still be taught in school, while the other 40% deemed it unnecessary. Here is a sampling of the top responses: Agreements For Cursive: Cursive writing is a good break for kids with dyslexia. Yes, cursive writing...
by Sarah Green | May 19, 2014 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
Across colleges around the United States, students have been proposing ‘trigger warnings’ for the materials they will be reading, watching and/or discussing. A ‘trigger warning’ is an alert on explicit materials that may upset some students. These can include scenes...
by Sarah Green | May 12, 2014 | Parent Issues, Student Issues
Packing a lunch for your kids can be difficult – especially if you want to pack something healthy that they will actually it. Before you get mad at your kids for not eating the veggies you sent them, remember that eating healthy starts at home. Set a good example by...
