Too often the focus on middle and upper school student social media use is about the challenges. The “Digital Natives” are creating new ways to be activists, students, teachers and socially connected. Leaning on the leadership skills I see in students on a daily basis, I am seeking to change the conversation from digital literacy […]
Move From Digital Literacy to Leadership Read More »
by Devorah Heitner, PhD, Raising Digital Natives Distraction is a real issue with kids and tech. Having a plan can help mitigate the shortcomings of tech and help your kids find balance. When I speak at schools in communities across the country, parents approach me with their concerns. In every community, technology as a distraction
Technology as a Distraction: Raising Kids in the Digital Age Read More »
by Dr. Caroline Chapin, Head of School, Christ Episcopal School The honest answer is that you do not have to feel forced to make a choice. It is, indeed, possible to have it all, especially during the early childhood and elementary school years. The fact is that any good educational institution, serving the needs of
STEM, STEAM or The Three R’s? What is the best education for my child today? Read More »
By: Jennifer Schmerling and Dr. Alexis Soffler, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School How Do You Evaluate the STEM Program at Your Child’s Elementary School? The momentum of STEM education and initiatives has increased rapidly due to the growing awareness of its significance to our society. But what is STEM and STEM education, and why
5 Components of a Comprehensive STEM Program Read More »
by Allie Bidwell, Education reporter for U.S. News & World Report Women in shipbuilding show girls how to love engineering with potato batteries and butterflies. Ask an engineering student what an ideal job would be and he or she will likely say working for a company like NASA, Google or Boeing. But an overlooked area with
STEM Engagement With a Shipbuilding Focus Read More »
by Neal Brown, Green Acres School, Head of School My niece Maddie visited us this past weekend. She is an undergrad from a small New England college—full of youthful playfulness and genuine curiosity about her studies, and an absolute joy to have around and a wonderful role model for my two Green Acres middle schoolers. Without
Start STEM Education Early to Engage All Read More »
by Neal Brown, Green Acres School, Head of School The rapid changes in technology have left many of us—parents and educators—gasping for air as we’re challenged to re-think what and how we want our children to learn. What’s clear to me is that the landscape has changed dramatically, and, that in order for our children and
Teaching Students to be their own “Filters” in an Information-Saturated World Read More »