In her keynote at the National Summit 2014, Amanda Ripley shares a story about receiving an automated call from the school principal: “Wednesday is
How Education in Poland Transformed with 4 Changes
How Education in Poland Transformed with 4 Changes
In the year 2000, Poland had one of the worst education systems in the world. By the year 2012, Poland was near the top of the list. Today, Poland is
What Do Exchange Students Think About Education? [Survey]
What Do Exchange Students Think About Education? [Survey]
In May 2012, journalist Amanda Ripley and researcher Marie Lawrence worked together with AFS Intercultural Programs to conduct a survey of exchange
The Smartest Kids in the World [Book Review]
The Smartest Kids in the World [Book Review]
Amanda Ripley, an accomplished journalist, stumbled upon a mystery: America spends more money on education than almost any other country in the world
Cultivate A Healthy Parent-Child Attachment [4 Tips]
Cultivate A Healthy Parent-Child Attachment [4 Tips]
A child is an eager observer and is particularly attracted by the actions of the adults and wants to imitate them. In this regard, an adult can have a
Hold On To Your Kids: Parents Before Peers
Hold On To Your Kids: Parents Before Peers
A ship is sailing at night, navigating treacherous waters in the darkness. Suddenly the captain sees a beam of light from a lighthouse a mile away.
The Strength of an Attachment Relationship
The Strength of an Attachment Relationship
“My daddy can beat up your daddy." When they're young, children think their parents are superheroes. Young children enjoy spending large amounts of
Engaged Parents Are the Future of Education
Engaged Parents Are the Future of Education
Condoleezza Rice trusts parents. In a dinner keynote at the 2014 National Summit for Education Reform, the former Secretary of State addressed the
CTE Education is a Viable Option for Today’s Students
CTE Education is a Viable Option for Today’s Students
Mike Rowe is widely known for hosting the TV show Dirty Jobs, which explores the often dangerous but always vital labor jobs that our nation depends