Education

Let’s compare two classes. In terms of teacher ability, student levels, and student behavior, they are essentially identical. The only difference is that one class has 10 students and the other has 30. Which class would you want to teach? Which class is better for the students?

Your children can learn something new today in a safe online environment. These 20 free educational websites for kids are fun while offering online teaching games, printables, videos, and so much more.

One of the most important things parents can do, beyond keeping kids healthy and safe, is to read with them. That means starting when they are newborns and not even able to talk, and continuing well beyond the years that they can read by themselves.

Source: https://www.education.com/magazine/article/mindset-success-math/   Many students believe that math is an inherited ability ­– either they have the math gene, or they don’t. But recent research shows that inborn talent might not be as important as we think. In the long run, the most successful students are often those who work the hardest, not those with the highest IQ’s. These students believe that that perseverance, […]

My parents are great people. I love them dearly and, as an adult, I have a great relationship with both of them. While they are great people, they weren’t always great pare

Engaging in math-related activities at home could improve a lot more than your child’s math performance, according to new research. The findings, published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, suggest that preschoolers who engaged in number-related activities at home have higher literacy scores than their peers. Paradoxically, this means that kids who practice math tend to become better at reading.

Source: http://www.methodschools.org/blog/10-reasons-to-enroll-your-child-in-a-school-with-small-class-sizes   Imagine how much more your child would benefit from an education in a small class. Consider how much better (s)he would learn if (s)he wasn’t just another number in a gigantic public classroom full of other students. Here are 10 benefits for students who learn in the smaller class sizes that public charter school are able to offer. These […]

Source: https://www.livestrong.com/article/255620-why-is-math-so-important-for-kids/ Many kids ask their math teacher why learning a particular mathematical concept or skill is important. When helping kids out with their homework, many parents may wonder the same thing. Mark H. Karwan, the Dean of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Buffalo, points out that parental attitudes — positive or negative — can influence children’s […]

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term English Language Arts (ELA)? Chances are, you remember a book you enjoyed (or didn’t enjoy!) reading, or the first oral presentation you gave.

School choice is a nationwide movement that empowers parents by enabling them to make the best possible choice for their children’s education.