The Secret Reason Why Parents Over Schedule Their Kids
by Trevor Waddington, Principal at TYW Education Group It’s a typical Tuesday afterschool in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Stoller family comes home to their GoldenDoodle,…
Is Prepping Unethical?
Our colleagues in New York have made some great connections. One group, Bright Kids, is a comprehensive tutoring firm. Based on this and any personal…
Gear Pressure
by Harrison Hodgkins, Intern & Experience Engineer, DCschoolHUB I’d like to think I was an involved, active student. My time in high school included juggling…
Do Spelling Bees Value the Right Kind of Learning?
by Day Halsey, Executive Director, Kiddovate Today, a kindergartner can Google “how to spell n-u-n-a-t-a-k.” If the best spelling champion in the world competed against a…
New Year, New Tech Habits
Addressing Digital Distractions when Helping with Homework by Devorah Heitner, PhD, Author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Survive and Thrive in Their Digital World Parents everywhere…
4 Things Parents Should “Unlearn” When it Comes to Education
by Lee Palmer, Head of School, Blyth-Templeton Academy In my more than 30 years teaching and leading high schools, I often see parents unknowingly sabotage…
Relocating? How to Find the Right School for Your Child
by Liz Yee, Director of Admissions, Lowell School Relocation can be an exciting and, let’s face it, stressful experience. There are many reasons that you…
Summertime Screentime
By Denise Lisi DeRosa, Founder Cyber Sensible, LLC The lazy days of summer can be a much-needed break from the busy routine of the school…
Cultural Competence Through Travel
by Dr. Samantha, C. Sweeney, Founder, Culturally Competent Kids I love, Love, LOVE to travel. It’s something that I don’t get to do nearly as…
Strong Study Habits
By Suzanne Burns, Learning Specialist, Congressional School Imagine if your student no longer lost sleep over an upcoming test, or had more time to enjoy…