Schools and Colleges

Overcoming Feelings of Uneducation: A Path to Knowledge It’s common for many individuals to feel uneducated, even after successfully completing high school. You may not doubt your intelligence, but rather feel overwhelmed by the vastness of information you’re missing in crucial areas like politics, economics, and finance. Recent experiences might […]

The Evolution of Homework: Are Today’s Teens Face Less Academic Pressure? Recently, I had an interesting conversation with a teenager who mentioned he often completes his homework on the bus ride to school. This got me thinking: do today’s students truly have less homework compared to previous generations? Reflecting on […]

The Concerning Trend of Playground Restrictions: A Call for Balanced Play In recent years, playground policies seem to have taken a turn, placing excessive restrictions on children’s ability to engage in free play. As a seasoned Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and educator in both clinical and public school settings, […]

The Relationship Between Racism and Education: What Are Your Thoughts? Hello, dear readers! I’m excited to share my first post with you all, and I’d love to spark an important conversation that hasn’t been touched on yet. Today, I want to delve into the intriguing connection between education and racism. […]

Do Parents Believe Their Suspended Children Deserve It? Uncovering the Statistics In today’s educational landscape, the topic of school discipline continues to spark interest and debate, particularly when it comes to the consequences faced by students. One question that frequently arises is: What percentage of parents with children who have […]

Supporting a Special Needs Sibling in High School: Navigating Challenges As a senior in high school, I’ve faced my own challenges, but nothing compares to the concern I feel for my little brother, who just embarked on his freshman year. Both of us are on the autism spectrum, but our […]

Navigating Unconventional Student Questions: A Teacher’s Approach As educators, we often encounter a wide range of inquiries from our students—some that fall within the realm of the expected, and others that catch us off guard. One particularly thought-provoking question that might arise is, “If humans were to become extinct, would […]

Is an Elite Private School the Right Choice for Your Child? When it comes to selecting the best educational path for our children, the discussion often leads to a crucial question: Is enrolling your child in an elite private school really worth the investment? Currently, my wife is adamant about […]

Rethinking the School Calendar: A Modern Perspective As the conversation around educational reform continues to heat up, one area begging for fresh ideas is the school calendar and schedule. Many believe that the traditional approach to public education in the U.S. is rooted more in historical habits than in educational […]