Not only is March Women’s History Month, but on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day established over a century ago to honor the achievements of women and to promote gender equality around the world. These national holidays serve as a reminder of how far we have come, but also how far we […]
In recent years, Chicagoland schools — and educational institutions across the nation — have more fully recognized the importance of non-academic skills. Math, science, and literacy classes are increasingly being taught alongside lessons in social and emotional topics like empathy, curiosity, and mindfulness. Nowhere is this more true than at The Cove School in Northbrook. […]
With so many options available to parents looking for the best academic environment for their child, how do you choose the right fit? Studies have shown that parents continually rank high academic standards, a value-centric mission, and an inclusive school community as their top priorities. Catholic schools consistently provide the structure and positive learning environment […]
A soft, hollow ring echoes through Kirsten Cimino’s second-grade class. Immediately, her students’ attention is drawn to the woman at the front of their classroom, their mindfulness facilitator, Katie Kolbe. The chatter stops, little bodies shifting and straightening to sit tall. As Katie rings the singing bowl a second time, the room falls silent. It’s […]
On the 30 year anniversary of the 1989 earthquake, we examine what we’ve learned and what to do to prepare for the next large quake.
At Academic Approach, we work with families and schools across Chicagoland to support students from all backgrounds to grow scores, skills, and confidence both on and beyond standardized tests. An important part of this work involves a choice: to ACT or SAT — which test should I take? The ACT or SAT can make Hamlets […]
My teen is applying to college, and it feels like a very different experience than it was (ahem) 25 years ago. The recent college admissions scandal has highlighted both how stressful and how complicated the process has become — with parents going to criminal ends to help their children succeed. It’s also constantly changing and […]
From a 36,000-square-foot rooftop bar to the latest offering at Ravinia Festival, plus a new yoga studio, coworking space, and more, here are the newest restaurants and businesses calling Chicago home. Eats Offshore Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago It’s not just a rooftop bar — it’s the biggest rooftop bar in America. Clocking […]
The Face of Matthew Pietrafetta Academic Approach Every spring, every year, high school juniors — like Shakespeare’s Hamlet — face an existential moment: to ACT or to SAT? That is the question. For 18 years, Matthew Pietrafetta, Ph.D., and his test prep team at Academic Approach have helped students answer this question. In fact, Matthew approaches […]
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