Education

It is estimated that children with learning disabilities make up 15 percent of the school-age population. About 20 percent of children with learning disabilities have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What is a learning disability? Federal law states that a learning disability (LD) is a permanent neurological disorder that may be subtle to severe. It limits…

The break between school years can be a long one for parents and trying to determine the best way for your child to spend it has its challenges. Do you keep them home and try to entertain them between meetings, or send them off to a sleepaway camp? Perhaps summer school is an option you’ve thought…

As a parent of a child with special needs, you are already well aware of how difficult it is for your child to get the attention he or she needs in a classroom full of students. That’s just one reason why homeschooling a special needs child can be a better option for learning compared to…

The best universities in the world have a long track record of educating students and preparing alumni for influential and competitive careers. What qualities define the best college in the world? The top-ranked institutions on our list offer diverse programs with award-winning faculty. These nationally recognized universities conduct groundbreaking research while educating future leaders in…

Society and the professional world continue to evolve and change with the growth of technology and the beginning of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This, in turn, has had a tremendous impact on the educational sphere, leading to a number of growing trends in the world of education. For educators to properly engage their students, they…

The pandemic has ushered in a number of concurrent shifts in education. Here are the trends that are shaping the future of learning. On March 17, 2020, Tom Rooney, superintendent of the Lindsay Unified School District in California, realized how quickly the pandemic was going to change the course of K–12 education. “That day Lindsay…

It is well known that the brain development of young ones is greatly affected by early education. Children learn best when they are not pushed too hard and when they are given space for creativity. As a result of this, many parents take preschool seriously and resort to spending more time with their children in…

Now more than ever, parents are looking for ways to keep their children safe, entertained, and learning at home as we adjust to life after the COVID-19 pandemic. With all the resources shared with families, it can be challenging to figure out which ones are best for your child. Of course, talking, reading, and singing…

The college application process is unlike any other. It requires hard work, determination, and often the help of family and school administrators. On top of earning good grades and strong SAT or ACT scores, you must write a compelling essay and secure letters of recommendation. But getting into a good school doesn’t have to be…