Each fall, students return to their schools fresh off summer experiences and ready to learn. Teachers welcome the opportunity to build on the previous year’s achievements. However, research shows that students show up in the fall behind where they left in off in June. With the current challenges facing students and schools, this will likely […]
April is National Poetry Month and, if you haven’t already, now is the time to get kids involved. While there are tons of ways to celebrate, it’s all about finding the right thing for you (or your kids in this case). But don’t think poetry is just complicated Shakespearean sonnets or lofty ramblings by William […]
With three out of four Americans across the country under stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, most museums and zoos are now shuttered and we’re even being told not to visit most national, state and regional parks. Being stuck inside all day has left us all longing to experience nature and culture in any way we […]
COVID-19 has forced widespread school closures, requiring students of all ages to make the unprecedented pivot to distance learning. Now, parents across the country are suddenly grappling with the fact that they have to be in charge of their child’s education, in addition to normal work and home responsibilities. The result? A lot of panic, […]
As long as you are sitting at home, you might as well learn something. Brush up on your art, science, math or computer skills, or learn a new language: it’s all available through free and low-cost online courses you can take right now. Many of the free classes are through Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), […]
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.
