The Role of Motivation in Education

Few things are more important in educating a child than motivation. Parents and teachers must find ways to keep students engaged in the learning process. Read more» of this article I wrote for Associated Content

The Power of Consistency in School

When a teacher follows a class through consecutive grades, it is called looping. Students benefit from looping because of reduced anxiety about meeting and working with new teachers each year. Read more» of this article I wrote for Associated Content

Left Brained Teaching and Its Effect on Right Brained Students

While both sides of the brain look the same, they serve different functions. If you are right brained your thinking would be more logical, sequential and rational, as opposed to taking a more creative approach like most left brained people. Read more»

Are Learning Disabilities Used as Excuses?

While I would never argue that a learning disability is not real, I have seen evidence that when too much emphasis is put on the learning disability, the student is given an excuse to do poorly. Read more» of this associated content article

An Argument for Self Paced Learning

I romanticize about the days of the one room schoolhouse. It was filled with children of all ages, who were taught by a single teacher and followed the same curriculum, each at his or her own pace. Read more» of this associated content article

Language Arts in Elementary School

For many parents, the term language arts is quite ambiguous. We know it has something to do with reading, and writing, and maybe even sentence structure, but we really have no idea. Read more»

Is Teacher Tenure Fair to Students?

Tenure is job security for teachers who have worked a minimum number of years. Tenure was created to protect teachers from losing their jobs for reasons supposedly not associated with ability to teach. Read more»

All About Kindergarten

Kindergarten is the name given to the first year of compulsory education. Depending on the locality, children may start kindergarten as early as age 3 or as old as age 7. Read more»

Why Children Need More Time for Independent Study

As a homeschooler, I have had the fortune to be able to experiment with giving my children time for independent study. Read more» of this associated content article

How Much Homework is Too Much?

Whether you believe children should have to do a lot of homework, a little homework, or none at all, you have to agree that it is a big issue in many homes. Read more»

What is Holistic Education?

Holistic education is a system of educating the child that takes academic, emotional, and social development into consideration. Read more»

Tips for New Homeschoolers

If you are anything like I was when I began homeschooling, as a new homeschooler, you are starved for advice from homeschoolers who have been at it a while. Read more»

The Statistical Truth About Homeschooling

People seem feel it is their right to put homeschoolers in a position to supply Homeschool facts to all who inquire. If you need to know, here are some facts for you. Read more»

Schools Should Eliminate Grades

I feel like grades should be completely eliminated from the education process. If anything, student's reports should reflect "Mastery", "Satisfactory", and "Unsatisfactory" progress. Read more»

Are Gifted Children Identified and Served in Schools?

Most children are bright. Some are bright in one area; others are bright in several areas. But, how do you know if your child is just bright, or gifted? Read more»

Are Students Getting Enough Foreign Language Classes?

I had a recent conversation with a relative over teaching foreign language to my kids. This person has a daughter in college who is majoring in languages. I was thoroughly impressed by this young woman. Read more»

It's Never Too Soon to Learn About College Financial Aid

It's Never Too Soon to Learn About College Financial Aid

For many students looking to go to college, financial aid is the only hope they have of attending college. Read more» of this article I wrote for associated content.

Schools Should Eliminate Grades

I feel like grades should be completely eliminated from the education process. If anything, student's reports should reflect "Mastery", "Satisfactory", and "Unsatisfactory" progress. Read more»

All About Exceptional Students

Exceptional students include those that fall into the top 3% of gifted students as well as those classified as slow or mentally retarded. ESL students may also qualify as exceptional. Read more»

The Internet and Its Effect on Education

The definition of e learning is education enhanced by computers. E learning is currently used in all levels of education, both in the classroom and out. Read more»