The recent change to virtual learning has created enormous challenges for parents and their children, but now in-person education is returning in a big way, and that disruption could be just as difficult. As parents and their kids get ready to go back to the classroom, many are wondering if they are ready for the change. This article takes a look at 10 things parents and kids can do to ease the move to in-person education. | Read More →

This content provides a brief synopsis of the benefits of private tutoring for students of all ages and ability levels. It is written in a listicle format to promote scanability. Readers are encouraged to invest in a private tutor at the end of the piece. | Read More →

Ocearch is a donation supported global non-profit organization with a mission of gathering never before collected data from the creatures living in the world's oceans in the hope that education will lead to positive changes in the environment. Focused primarily on sharks but also gathering data on turtles, dolphins, whales, and others, Ocearch offers free, accredited STEM educational curricula from its site at Ocearch.org. In partnership with SeaWorld, Ocearch made its Shark Tracker interactive marine life tracking application publicly available at no cost via its website and apps for iPhone and Android devices. This article explores the tremendous amount of resources Ocearch has made freely available to educators and the public. The closing cites two of the many disturbing trends doing damage to the oceanic environment. It also includes a call for educators and others to visit Ocearch.org, and, if they wish, to make a tax-deductible donation or shop at the non-profit's online store while there. | Read More →

This is a two-minute read, with three key techniques to instantly overcome procrastination. Using scientific and psychological evidence, these explain how they work and why. It is targetted towards students, who often struggle with feeling overwhelmed at large tasks and therefore put them off. It ends with a motivational call to complete the task at hand. | Read More →

Grading is part and parcel of any education system. The aim of any grading system is to evaluate students' ability to grasp the set-out content. There are, however, several issues concerning using the conventional letter grading system. This article looks at these issues and offers alternatives to today's performance-determining system. | Read More →

Your child's VPK (voluntary prekindergarten) teacher is not a glorified babysitter. She is the first step to school success. She helps your child learn to be responsible, use problem-solving, and implements developmentally appropriate teaching strategies. It's not just about learning letters, numbers, and colors. She is there to guide your child into their love of learning and help them to reach academic milestones. | Read More →