Tag: learning
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Why Are So Many Colleges in Danger of Closing?
According to a study by Vanderbilt University, an average of five non-profit colleges and universities closed every year between 2003 and 2013. This is a disturbing ... -
Should Your Child Repeat Kindergarten?
By the end of their first year of formal schooling, your child should have a solid grasp on a few key concepts. Unfortunately, many parents aren’t ... -
My Vision For the Future of Pedagogy
Teaching techniques are ever evolving and developing. The past ten years have seen a dramatic rise in the use of technology in the classroom and alternative ... -
What it Takes to Get into the Ivy League
Getting accepted at an elite Ivy League school is harder than ever. Not only have the numbers of candidates for these coveted seats increased, but so ... -
How Public Universities Are Failing the Public
The path to success has always been a standard progression: Go to school, get good grades. Go to college, get a good career. Get a good ... -
How to Prepare for a Parent Teacher Conference
A parent teacher conference is a meeting between you (the parent) and your child’s teacher or teachers to discuss your child’s academic progress and behavior. At ... -
These Universities Present a Challenge to Ivy League Schools
The hallowed halls of Ivy League institutions are revered for their academic rigor, exclusivity, and the longevity of their reputations. After all, many Ivies are some ... -
5 Ways Colleges Are Trying to Lower the Cost of Higher Education
The rising cost of college tuition has become a highly controversial topic, even arousing the attention of politicians who debate the best ways of making higher ... -
How to Help Your Children Cope with Divorce
Divorce is difficult for all involved, but it can have a particularly strong impact on young children. Children may feel a sense of loss, uncertainty, confusion, ... -
Why Don’t We Consider Quality Education, a Basic Human Right?
Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the security of their person. As human beings, we have clear and inalienable rights that secure our freedom ...