Feeling down, anxious, or stressed out? These tips for emotional wellbeing can help. If you are able to change your mindset in small ways, larger changes in your outlook will begin to take shape. Here are some places to start. 1. Prepare to fail. It’s part of succeeding. If you’re trying to get a new routine to stick — whether it’s getting more exercise, eating less sugar or learning to play the ukulele — scholars who…
Read More »Here are our best FAFSA tips with everything you need to know about filling out the FAFSA. You should fill out the FAFSA form as soon as possible on or after Oct. 1, but you should definitely fill it out before your earliest FAFSA deadline. Each state and school sets its own deadline, and some are very early. Check deadlines for your state here. It’s important to get a StudentAid.gov account username and password (FSA…
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Learning how to motivate your students can be an impactful way to boost learner engagement. Every classroom experience can be different, and motivation for students is personal. According to Education Week, “80% of educators believe student motivation has declined, while learners feel only 38% feel their motivations have lowered.” Naturally, tapping into what drives each individual learner can be a challenge, but once you realize their strengths, it’s amazing how you can fuel classroom engagement.…
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There are many October events for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of October events and activities happening in the Boston area. Halloween – Salem Haunted Happenings 2026 Thu, October 1, 2026 – Sat, October 31, 2026 You’re invited to Salem’s annual Halloween Festival! It happens every year during October in the bewitching seaport of Salem, Massachusetts. Nobody celebrates Halloween quite like Salem. Jack-O’-Lantern Nights at Stone Zoo Thu, October…
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There’s a lot to like about digital books–they’re lighter in the backpack, and often cheaper than paper books. But a new international report suggests that paper books may be important to raising children who become strong readers. An Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) study across approximately 30 countries found that teens who said they most often read paper books scored considerably higher on a 2018 reading test taken by 15-year-olds compared to teens…
Read More »Psychologists have long warned about overscheduling, which undermines children’s ability to develop non-academic skills that they’ll need in adulthood, from coping with setbacks to building strong relationships. Now a trio of economists say they’ve been able to calculate some of these psychological costs. In a data analysis published in the February 2024 issue of the Economics of Education Review, three economists from the University of Georgia and the Federal Reserve Board found that students are…
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As we get into fall 2026, young adult fiction readers will see many smart, thrilling, and fantastical books emerge. In this list, we have some of the most exciting reading available for teens and young adult readers of all ages. Add these fast-paced, heartfelt, and fresh reads to your “to be read” pile. 1. Night Of Madness by Ryan Douglass. Mara is a horror buff whose only fond memories of her dad are bonding over…
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At its core, active learning relies on a collaborative, student-centered approach. As Vanderbilt University professor Cynthia J. Brame explains, “active learning approaches also often embrace the use of cooperative learning groups, a constructivist-based practice that places particular emphasis on the contribution that social interaction can make.” One would think that students embrace such a model, but an unexpected complication of creating a learning environment around active methods is sometimes a show of student resistance. After…
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It is never too early to start practicing good money habits–in fact, the earlier teenagers are exposed to financial education, the better the chance they will become financially savvy. This is an important life lesson in general, but especially if college is on the horizon for your teenager. Becoming a college student is probably one of the most exciting and immediate milestones for high school students; teenagers feel a sense of freedom, and it’s often…
Read More »The goal of homework is to help students understand and practice what they’ve learned in school. For children in elementary school, it can also help foster independence and responsibility, as well as time-management and planning skills — all keys to success in school and beyond. But during those busy weeknights or weekends, frustrations can often flare up. Each of the homework strategies below is designed to help you and your child develop healthy habits for…
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