Should We be Teaching Gun Safety in schools?
It was inevitable! In light of the recent shooting in Orlando and nationwide shootings across the country including Sandy Hook, it was bound to happen. Along with math, science, art and social studies we could see gun safety becoming a part of the school curriculum! Missouri public schools passed a law this week for gun safety to become a part... Read More
The Benefits of Outdoor Play for Children
Obesity is a grave concern in the US and elsewhere. But we seem to be growing fatter as a nation. Obesity among the student population seems to be growing. According to studies done by the CDC in 2012, more than one third of all children and adults are overweight or obese. This is an 18 % increase from the 1980s.... Read More
Activities to Do with Your Child Over Summer Break
It’s that time of the year when teachers bid farewell to students hoping that their previous students do not forget what they have learned over the past year. Parents are also left with the responsibility of keeping their children both mentally and physically engaged. As students break for the summer, parents can be left with a dilemma of how to... Read More
New York Expands Gifted Programs Will be Extended to Everyone!
The article, “New York to Expand Offerings as Disparities Remain”, by Elizabeth A. Harris points out that the Education Department recently noted that the number of students who scored high enough too qualify for New York’s gifted and talented program rose. However, the neighborhoods in which these children reside in, fall into a familiar pattern. In the wealthy districts, many... Read More
Brain Science in the classroom
According to How Children Succeed by Paul Tough there are certain characteristics that cannot be taught like academics in the classroom. The book focuses on how listening can change the brain. Qualities like grit, curiosity and character must be taught to children early on. However, for kids that face adversity this may become impossible. Tough refers to a study that... Read More