Kids ARE Writing... Most of us want our kids to have basic writing skills, yet we often place too much emphasis on what medium our kids should be
Parental Engagement Lowers Teen Substance Abuse in Iceland
Parental Engagement Lowers Teen Substance Abuse in Iceland
Did you know that Iceland is the leading European country for cleanest-living teens? The World Economic Forum reports: The percentage of 15- and
How Parents Can Help Teens Navigate Risk
How Parents Can Help Teens Navigate Risk
One of the most memorable memories recounted in Augustine’s Confessions is the story of how as a youth, he and his friends stole pears from their
What Does It Mean to Be a “Tech-Wise” Family?
What Does It Mean to Be a “Tech-Wise” Family?
A 2018 Pew Research Center survey has found that parents think teens spend too much time on their phones, and teens agree. The Atlantic
Ethical Algorithms | How Should Technology Work?
Ethical Algorithms | How Should Technology Work?
What Are Algorithms? Algorithms are the invisible track guiding our interactions with technology and social media. These algorithms are often really
Is Technology Harming Us? Tristan Harris Wants to Help
Is Technology Harming Us? Tristan Harris Wants to Help
The Atlantic magazine has called Tristan Harris “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience” for his work as the former Design Ethicist at
Real Life Math: 7 Practical Examples
Real Life Math: 7 Practical Examples
You don’t have to look very hard to realize that math is around us all the time and impacts our lives on a daily basis. Your students may not realize
Pixar’s Incredibles 2 Shows The Beauty of Trusting Parents
Pixar’s Incredibles 2 Shows The Beauty of Trusting Parents
In Pixar’s long-awaited movie, Incredibles 2, Mr. Incredible finds himself navigating the challenges of being a stay-at-home dad. One of those
6 Reasons Why We Learn Algebra
6 Reasons Why We Learn Algebra
When a student says they’re studying algebra, a common reply from adults is, “I haven’t used that since I graduated from high school.” Responses like