Rant alert. Last week, the new government confirmed, by a historic tie-breaking vice presidential vote, the nomination of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education. Educators, teachers unions, parents, and especially the special needs community were fearful of this woman’s confirmation. Now, it has happened. In my opinion, this is yet another low for a new government that … [Read more...] about Autism and the Future of Education in the United States
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BOSEbuild – The Must-Have DIY Educational Gift
If you are looking for a gift that will inspire your child and also keep him or her busy over the holidays then look no further than the BOSEbuild Speaker Cube! BOSEbuild is a high-performance Bluetooth speaker that your child actually builds. The best part is that it's easy to assemble and no tools are required! The instructions on the app are clear and easy to follow. The … [Read more...] about BOSEbuild – The Must-Have DIY Educational Gift
5 Phrases Infecting Your Child’s Education
The following is a guest post by Raj (Anurag) Pandey, Education Program Director at MathCrunch. Parents have a tremendous impact on a child’s achievement. According to the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), when parents are involved, regardless of income or background, children are more likely to earn higher grades and test scores, enroll in higher-level programs, … [Read more...] about 5 Phrases Infecting Your Child’s Education
4 Fun Educational Activities To Do With Your Kids This Summer
Do you remember the games you used to play when you were on summer vacation? Maybe you owned an Easy Bake oven and had a thriving bakery. Or were you the daredevil, creating roller coaster rides with skateboards, ramps and pillows? Regardless of the activity, it sure was fun! What you did not know at the time was that your activities were playfully centered around science, … [Read more...] about 4 Fun Educational Activities To Do With Your Kids This Summer
How to Teach the Importance of Education to Children
Children are blank canvases who can absorb an astounding amount of information at extremely young ages. As they grow and develop, education should be their main focus. You may notice that different children respond to school in various ways. Some children excel at advanced levels, whereas other kids misbehave and earn poor grades. It's critical to teach your children about the … [Read more...] about How to Teach the Importance of Education to Children