Math Anxiety
by Wendy Taylor As much as my English-oriented brain would hate to admit it, math skills are crucial for functioning in the adult world. This means…
Use Student Work to Increase Motivation
by Wendy Taylor I, like many others, fondly remember the pride I felt when I walked into the classroom and saw my work hanging up on…
5 Tips for Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
by Janelle Koszarek, MBA, Director of Sustainability & Community Engagement Getting kids to eat vegetables can often feel like an impossible task. Mealtimes are critical…
How Bullying Affects Sleep
Bullying is often underestimated in its impact on the lives of both young people and adults. In addition to the immediate emotional (and, at times,…
6 Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Giving Back
by Meghan Hodgin, Director of Marketing and Communications at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child Developing empathy in children is imperative to ensure we are promoting…
Preparing Your Kids for Naptime at Daycare
Preparing your child for a new daycare is often a stressful process for parents. Your child will be in a new environment, with unfamiliar caregivers,…
School Start Times and Sleep
When summer winds down, students nationwide start gearing up to go back to school. While many think about this “back to school” period as the…
Is It Time to Contact the Teacher?
brought to you by Learning Essentials, Wendy Taylor, Executive Director Your child fusses that his assignment is “stupid.” But how do you know if you…
How Student Loan Debt Has Changed Over the Past Decade: By School and State
Mike Brown, Research Analyst, LendEDU A lot can change over the course of a decade, and when it comes to student loan debt, most of that…
Teaching Children How to DIY Has Compounding Effects
By Lucy Wyndham Today’s children spend nearly five to seven hours a day in front of a screen. While they are often more tech-savvy than even…