Category: Education
Making Caring Count in College Admissions
I have three teenagers. One's in college. One's about to apply. One is still blessedly clueless about the hell to come her way. So the other day, I was surprised to hear their high school principal announce to an auditorium of parents, "Schools need to put the joy back into the experience of applying to…
Why Teachers Should Not “Friend” Their Students on Facebook
To friend the teacher or not to friend the teacher, that is the question. The school year is right around the corner and the safety of all children is on the forefront of our minds. We think its time for all parents to think about boundaries between students and their teachers.
Teacher Strike: Our Teachers Walk Out, Not On The Kids, But For The Kids
Why strike? Why walk out on the kids? These are questions I know people across the U.S. are asking. I am not a teacher. I do not work for the public school system. I am just a parent who sends her six children to public school Monday through Friday, August through May, well I did anyway until our…
When Should Teens Start Thinking About College?
How early is too early to start thinking about college? The answer: It is never too early. Typically, educators throughout the United States tend to place the most emphasis of the college search and application process during a students junior and/or senior year of high school. But with colleges becoming more and more competitive and expensive, the reality is that families need to be thinking about college much earlier than the latter two year of high school.
Helping Your Teen Find the Right College Major
If youre like other parents around the country, the daunting season of college applications can bring about unwanted stress and emotion. When to apply, where to visit, financial aid, scholarships, there are so many aspects that come up. Perhaps one of the most common questions is-What major should my child apply for? Heres the good news: