The pressure to achieve academically has never been greater. The fate of our nation hangs in the educational balance. The better prepared our children are academically, the better the nation’s collective socio-economic well-being. Looking solely at the numbers of American children who are attending college, one might surmise that American ... [Continue Reading]
Thanks to STEM, This Time The Revolution Will Be Televised
Last week, I shared with you the wonderful experience I had with the YPR. I also mentioned how meeting with the YPR (Young People Revolution) made me ponder what I believe are critical questions parents should ask themselves: Does my child even know that they are living in the midst of a revolution? Am I raising a child who is prepared for ... [Continue Reading]
21 Things To Do For The First Day Of School
Whether your child has already returned to school or they are still waiting for the first day of school, one thing is certain going back to school and the first day of school are usually a big deal. Some kids are excited to get away from home, reconnect with old friends and continue the process of growing up. Other children are frightened by the ... [Continue Reading]
How to Get A Million Dollars Without Playing the Lottery
One million dollars, a majestic number don’t you agree. One million dollars, a splendid word that seems to roll off the tongue so easily. Now before we go any further, try saying it with me – one million dollars. Oh, didn’t that feel good? Come on, let’s say it together one more time – one million dollars. Although, one million dollars is not ... [Continue Reading]
Why The Cost Is Too Great Not To Have A Bilingual Education
Hola! Nǐ hǎo! MarHaban! Olá! Bonjour! Hallo! The six aforementioned words mean hello in Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, French and German. Regrettably, my ability to greet someone is limited to my native tongue, English. When and where I grew up being able to speak “good” English was an accomplishment. Today, being fluent in English is still ... [Continue Reading]
3 Reasons You Must Make A Surprise Visit To Your Child’s School
When a business or government leader wants to check on how their organization or agency is doing, they often institute surprise inspections. Management of these organizations and agencies know that they are more likely to discover what’s really going on when inspections are a surprise. Surprise inspections differ from announced inspections ... [Continue Reading]
4 Reasons Your Child Needs To Create A Resume Today
This Easter weekend could be a great time to do something that separates you from most parents. This weekend sit down with your child and start creating their resume or more accurately their A.E.A. (Academic & Extracurricular Abstract). Now I know that some would consider this a crazy idea but I’m not crazy. Well at least about creating and ... [Continue Reading]
Obscure Is A Prodigious Word: What The SAT Changes Mean for Learning
Yesterday, the College Board announced that the SAT would be redesigned. I’m not completely sure how this redesign is going to be applied in real life or if I even believe it is going to make a difference in the educational outcomes of American children. I’ll reserve my thoughts about the complete overhaul for another time. For the moment, I ... [Continue Reading]
Quick Parenting Tip: Know The State Of Your Union
Last night, President Obama gave his State of the Union address. An address that not only describes the condition of the Nation but also permits the President to frame his agenda about those things he believes are National priorities. As I listened intently to the Address, I wondered how many parents have considered the state of your union with ... [Continue Reading]
Will Your Family Ignore These 5 Essential Strategies This New Year?
A couple weeks ago, I had the honor and privilege of traveling to California with my son and visiting some of the best Universities in the world. I call our father-son time together, the California Dreaming by Plane, Train and Automobile Tour. http://youtu.be/_akwHYMdbsM As proud and excited that I am to be the father of a son who has the ... [Continue Reading]