Students are like snowflakes: no two are alike. They have different likes and dislikes. They learn in different ways. They have different experiences. They have different strengths and weaknesses. They learn at different rates, are differently motivated, and have their own interests. All this points to the need for instruction and assessment to be individual, … Read More
How do you know if your child is in a great school? Is he/she learning anything? Does he/she enjoy going to school? Does he/she feel safe? Is he/she being challenged? Is he/she being well-cared for? Does he/she have opportunities to develop special skills and talents, as well as explore personal special interests? Is he/she happy? How … Read More
Children learn to use digital media at a very young age. They play games alone and with others on tablets and iPads. They use cell phones to talk and text with other kids. And they do it all without really thinking through what they do. It’s done more by “instinct” rather than rational thinking. One … Read More
We all know that education in this country first began when all the town children attended the one-room schoolhouse. All grades were represented, with one teacher handling all the duties. As towns got larger, the schools got bigger, but the concept remained the same. All grades were still contained in the same school building. The … Read More
A few years back, Chester E. Finn, JR. wrote an article that was published by The Atlantic in which he made the statement that ‘Gifted students have special needs, too.’ He put forth several arguments in support of his opinion and raised some issues that might explain why these needs are not being met. Special needs, in … Read More
The holiday season is an exciting time for children and parents alike but they share the stresses in different ways. While most parents are overwhelmed but learn to cope, many children can experience high anxiety to the point of not enjoying – and even fearing – this time of the year. How do you as … Read More
