by Sarah Green | Nov 5, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
You’ve seen the colorful walls of kindergarten classrooms, adorned with crate paper, numbers, the alphabet, funny pictures, and charming animals. This has become the standard for kindergarten classrooms across the country, likely fueled by the rise of learning supply...
by Sarah Green | Nov 4, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
According to a study out of Queen’s University in Ontario, four minutes of physical activity can improve the behavior of elementary school students. The study was lead by researcher and professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies Brendon Gurd. Gurd’s...
by Sarah Green | Nov 1, 2014 | Student Issues
In America, it is no secret that tuition costs are crazy high. In fact, tuition costs in America have risen 500% since 1985 and are still on the rise. Many students leave college with tens of thousands of dollars in debt—much more if they decide to attend graduate...
by Sarah Green | Oct 30, 2014 | Teacher Issues
As I’ve written about before, apps and other digital technology are on the rise and are an increasingly affective way to teach. However, it must be understood that we are in the early stages of figuring out how to use technology in a meaningful way—or a way that works...
by Sarah Green | Oct 28, 2014 | Student Issues
With the rising cost of student loans, many are looking for an alternative route to success that doesn’t require a college degree. Some have even decided to forego the higher education process and design their own education. Proponents of designing your own education...