The SchoolsRule Equity in Education Fund was created in honor of Mary Jane Burke, who is retiring after 50 years of service in education – 28 of those as the Marin County Superintendent of Schools. Contributing to this fund will continue Mary Jane’s lifelong vision of equitable opportunities for all Marin County students, regardless of their zip code. […]
Play is a fundamental aspect of positive childhood development, and access to resources and materials that encourage play and spur curiosity and growth plays a fundamental role in outcomes during this critical phase. Unfortunately, this access is limited for many families. But this does not have to be the norm. To combat this inequity in […]
In the more than two years since the onset of the pandemic, many have felt the burdens and constraints of an adapted life. Few groups have felt that more entirely than students across the country, where virtual learning and adopted academic habits have left them short of their benchmarks. To discuss how we fight back […]
As we slowly, and carefully, inch out of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are coming to terms with how it affected every aspect of our lives. This is especially true with children, who saw a collapse of education and care when schools were closed. Parents struggled between work, e-learning and home life, many having to give […]
On Oct. 4, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Make it Better Media Group, Susan B. Noyes, spoke with Mitchell E. Daniels about his decade of service as Purdue University President and two terms as Governor of the State of Indiana. Throughout his years at Purdue, Daniels froze the cost per student while growing new […]
How do you instill good money habits in kids and teens that lead to smart decisions as adults? Wealthspire Advisors hosted a virtual fireside chat on Sept. 28 answering the question. Heather Flanagan, Managing Director and Head of Family Office Services; Oliver Pursche Senior Vice President, financial advisor and author of Money Can Grow on […]
If you have school-age children, you’ve probably begun to grow comfortable with the routine of a new school year — and gotten into the swing of facing its many challenges, from helping to juggle homework and busy activity schedules to supporting your kids as they navigate the social and emotional struggles that come with each […]
Parents in Chicago and the suburbs are fortunate to have a wealth of excellent schools and tutoring resources to choose to send their children to — but this also makes the choice daunting. We asked some of Chicago’s best private schools and tutoring companies to tell us more about what they offer and how they […]
Parenting is one difficult decision after another — and few are more important that choosing where to send your child to school. To help you made the right educational choice for your kids, we’ve compiled a robust guide with resources, directories, and expert tips. Here, we highlight some of the best private schools in Chicago […]
No one doubts the significant impact of the global pandemic on education. It’s been two and half years of disruption, learning loss, and the recognition of inequity in the classroom. Coupled with a growing mental health crisis among children and a concern about school safety, the state of education may look dire; but there are […]
