by Sarah Green | Oct 16, 2014 | News, Teacher Issues
It appears that critics of e-readers have more to add to their critiques aside from battery life and aesthetics. During the summer, a study was presented at a conference in Italy which found that readers using a Kindle recalled events in a mystery story significantly...
by Sarah Green | Dec 6, 2013 | News, Parent Issues
Update: Check out our new list of 27 more educational TV shows available on Netflix as of August 2016. Absorbing an incredible amount of information is something children are known for being exceptionally good at. And while we heartily believe that kids should spend...
by Sarah Green | Nov 15, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
How is America doing, educationally? Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released the 2013 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), or the Nation’s Report Card. So what’s the verdict? Things are getting better, slowly. “The 2013 NAEP report card...
by Sarah Green | Oct 23, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues
Literacy is one of the things children most need to learn to be successful in today’s world. A child who doesn’t learn to read properly can fall behind quickly in school, miss out on opportunities, struggle even throughout adulthood. But literacy isn’t just something...
by Supporting Education | Oct 7, 2013 | Parent Issues, Profiles
Remember the days when you had endless hours to lie in the grass and read a great book? Maybe not. Want to start now? Visit the public library. There you can gain access to thousands of wonderful books just waiting for you to pick them up. Children who have access...
