Several years ago I had the privilege of participating in a MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) through Stanford University Online on teaching and
Lessons Learned From Reading The Talent Code
Lessons Learned From Reading The Talent Code
Picture the following scene. Your child is practicing a new song on the piano. If you didn’t already know what the song was, you wouldn’t be able to
Student Organization Tips (For Students and Parents)
Student Organization Tips (For Students and Parents)
If you feel like your student is overwhelmed when it comes to organizing his materials and managing his time, take heart. Student organization is one
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
“Hurray! You made an A on your test! You’re so smart!” “It’s a good thing you like to write because it’s obvious there is no math gene in this
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
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
When Education Gets in the Way of Learning
When Education Gets in the Way of Learning
When Ashley Lamb-Sinclair was a 17-year-old student in high school she underwent a painful but formative experience. Her art teacher instructed the
Parental Engagement with Kids with an IEP
Parental Engagement with Kids with an IEP
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), originally passed in 1975, gives a legal right to all children to receive a “free and