Marin Catholic’s Class of 2020: Temporarily Apart, But Forever Connected
Congrats to this year’s graduating class – here’s a list of students heading off to attend university.
The “COVID Slide” Will Leave Children Up to a Year Behind in Math – Mathnasium@home Can Help
In the spring, we traditionally encourage parents to take measures to prevent against the summer slide, in which children lose 2-3 months of the previous year’s math learning during the long summer break. But this is hardly a traditional year. Before the summer of 2020 even begins, more than 50 million U.S. families are already […]
You Said It: Education Innovation in Response to COVID-19 Must Continue
During my years as a public school teacher, I observed firsthand the policies and practices that intentionally deny students the social safety net required to thrive: living in food deserts, health issues due to lack of insurance, and the experience of being over-policed and under-protected. On my worst days I’d think: Just burn it all down. […]
Academic Approach on How to Keep Students Prepared for the Fall
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 […]
Teachers Share Their Top Tips for Distance Learning at Every Age
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, […]
The Best Free or Low-Cost Online Courses to Take Right Now
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), […]
You Said It: Northwestern University Dance Marathon Is Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears, But Your Support Is Still Needed
We imagined our Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) 22 person executive board on stage hugging and crying in utter disbelief because the final reveal of our fund-raising proved to us that all of the late nights, overwhelming meetings, and sacrifices we made over the past year were worth it. The 30 hour dance marathon was supposed […]
How The Cove School Is Fostering Courage for Students with Learning Disabilities — And What You Can Learn From Them
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. […]
Catholic School: Make an Educated Decision
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 […]
How Glencoe School District 35 Is Bringing Mindfulness Into the Classroom
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 […]
