The importance of quality early childhood learning opportunities in children’s development is certain. Patterns for lifelong learning are set, and fundamental building blocks of knowledge, such as language, basic math and socio-emotional skills, are developed. Simply put, the time from birth to three years old lays the foundation for the rest of a child’s life. […]
Education is the civil rights issue of the 21st century. Pedro Noguera, author, distinguished professor of education at UCLA and the director of the Center for the Study of School Transformation, attributes this bold statement to multiple policy makers. But, says Noguera, politicians often don’t explain, or possibly even understand, exactly what is at stake […]
Elementary school begins with eagerness and nerves, jam-kissed sendoffs and maybe a couple of tears (likely yours) as your “big” girl or boy marches into the classroom for the first time. The six years from kindergarten through fifth grade are marked by rapid social, emotional and intellectual growth. Pants and coats are outgrown (or lost) […]
Elementary school begins with eagerness and nerves, jam-kissed sendoffs and maybe a couple of tears (likely yours) as your “big” girl or boy marches into the classroom for the first time. The six years from kindergarten through fifth grade are marked by rapid social, emotional and intellectual growth. Pants and coats are outgrown (or lost) […]
It’s natural to want to give your children the best — perhaps a top-notch education to give them a leg up later in life or some of the luxuries you didn’t have growing up. The problem is that these days, the ways we can indulge our children are virtually limitless. The spending frenzy begins quite […]
It’s natural to want to give your children the best — perhaps a top-notch education to give them a leg up later in life or some of the luxuries you didn’t have growing up. The problem is that these days, the ways we can indulge our children are virtually limitless. The spending frenzy begins quite […]
Technology can be a blessing and a curse for parents of young children. We try to limit screen time, but sometimes handing over a smartphone or tablet to a little one is the only way to get through a meal out in a restaurant or a long flight. Luckily, there are some great educational apps out there for those […]
Scott Barry Kaufman believes having a dream you’re passionate about is fundamental to future success — and childhood daydreaming might just be the key. The scientific director of the Imagination Institute and researcher and lecturer in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania is working to expand our definitions and understanding of intelligence and creativity. […]
Glenview’s Kaitlin Roseman and John West are ready to say “I do” in front of their closest family and friends … and millions of “Today“ show viewers. Last week, the pair was one of three couples vying for viewer votes in the My Big Fat Today Wedding contest to win a free dream wedding. Now, Kaitlin and […]
You know the scene: you ask your teen to do something, anything — complete his homework, put away her phone during dinner — and you’re met with an eye roll, an argument, or a begrudging “Fine,” which really means, “I’ll do it but I hate you for asking.” Teens are between childhood and adulthood, between […]
