Building a Lifelong Reading Habit
By Maggie Murphy
As we head into March, which is National Reading Month, this can be a wonderful creative outlet for children. My children shared boundless energy in...
“How Are You Doing, Mom?”
Checking In a Couple of Months into the School Year
By Jamie Oleka
The school year starts with sharpened pencils, fresh backpacks, and the excitement of new routines. But...
Building Summer Bridges
By Maggie Murphy
Many parents are concerned about their children’s summer learning loss. Studies show that students can lose more than a quarter of the previous year’s progress over this...
The Rise of Homeschooling in the United States
By Maggie Murphy
As an educator for the past 29 years, I frequently observe trends in education and note their impact. Homeschool enrollment has increased substantially over the...
Finding the Ideal Podcast
By: Ashley Ann Reich
If you are like me, you grew up in an era where printed documents, paperback books, and face-to-face learning were prevalent. In today’s world,...
8 Tips to Find Balance Between Part-Time Job and Studies
By: Jamie Oleka
Pursuing higher education often comes with a financial burden, leading many students to seek part-time employment. Balancing work and studies can be challenging, but with...
A Letter to College Freshman: Don’t Believe the Myths
By Naomi Atwater
Dear Freshman,
Your new chapter has begun - congrats! Nothing is quite like the excitement (and maybe nervousness!) of starting something this new. For me, I...
High School Financial Ed Requirements Produce Positive Results
By Shannon Santschi
Conduct a quick internet search and you will find that research and programming on financial education has skyrocketed in recent years. The trend has been...
Educating During A Pandemic: More About Learning Pods and ESAs
Last spring, parents across the country became “accidental homeschoolers,” transforming kitchen tables into classrooms. Not all of them tried to go it alone. Thousands of families banded...
