Blaise Pascal observed that many of humanity’s problems “stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” If true in 1654, how much more is
The Importance of Proofreading
The Importance of Proofreading
Even the most careful writers miss errors, because their brains trick them into seeing what should be there, not what is. Consider the classic
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How Even Supermoms Find the Encouragement They Need [Show]
In this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Mary Aldrich, a homeschool mom of seven and founder of Supermom School. Mary is an
Self-Directed Learning (Heutagogy) in the Digital Age: Tools and Techniques
Self-Directed Learning (Heutagogy) in the Digital Age: Tools and Techniques
Picture a high school student who decides they want to understand quantum physics. Without waiting for a formal class, they create their own learning
The Art of Choosing Wisely: Learn Why You Cannot Have it All [Show]
The Art of Choosing Wisely: Learn Why You Cannot Have it All [Show]
In this enlightening discussion with Kelly Noah as part of our Career Connections series, we consider the importance of making deliberate choices in
Summer Volunteer Opportunities: Giving Back and Learning Valuable Lessons
Summer Volunteer Opportunities: Giving Back and Learning Valuable Lessons
The summer months offer a unique window of opportunity for students to engage with their communities in meaningful ways. While many kids look
Strange But True: Kids Learn More When We’re Not With Them [Show]
Strange But True: Kids Learn More When We’re Not With Them [Show]
Lenore Skenazy, author of Free-Range Kids and president of Let Grow, the non-profit she founded with Jonathon Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation,
Summer Math Adventures That Make Learning Fun and Reinforce Key Skills
Summer Math Adventures That Make Learning Fun and Reinforce Key Skills
Summer vacation brings sunshine, freedom, and unfortunately, a significant drop in math skills. Research shows students can lose 17-34% of their
How a Physics Grad Became an Engineering Innovator [Show]
How a Physics Grad Became an Engineering Innovator [Show]
"How does this work?" is one of the questions that has occupied Jack Carty's mind from a young age to the present. In school, the two possible paths