This is part two of a series of blogs on environmental education. Every student has probably heard at least one of their teachers tell them that it would be up to our generation to solve the problems created by theirs. That sounds daunting. But if you love the environment, what can you do while you’re still young? In the first part of our environmental education blog series, I talked about how volunteering for an environmental…
Are you ready for college? If you haven’t ticked these items off your to do list, the answer is probably no. 1. Save money, plan a budget, and get financial aid straightened out. I’m sure you’ve heard the trope of the “poor college student,” but if you’re able, it’s a great idea to work and save as much money as you can before you leave for school. To avoid bank account panic later on, you should…
Last week, I had the pleasure of sitting down to speak with a local elementary school teacher. Read this interview with a teacher to explore her thoughts on education, culture, music, and how they work together to make what is, in her opinion, the best job in the world. Please introduce yourself to the readers. My name is Rita McLaughlin and I am an elementary school music and choral teacher. I teach at the Murkland…
Public speaking is something which can be very frightening to children. It involves putting yourself out there being open to critique and judgement, something which makes everyone uneasy. However, public speaking is an essential part of life and a needed skill. The sooner children get started practicing, the better and more comfortable they will become. If your child is struggling to overcome this fear, read below for some helpful tips! 1.Make it a fun game…
At the height of the social media age which we are in, more high schools are encouraging students to take control of their online personas and ensuring that they present themselves in a professional way. One way many students are going about this is by creating a LinkedIn profile. A simple google search of your full name will reveal your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram profiles, and grant access to your life, as told through pictures…
This is part one of a series of blogs on environmental education. If you are passionate about the environment, it’s never too early to get involved. Environmental education was something that interested me from a young age. Learning in school about nature, climate change, and the other ways humans have changed the environment was something I knew I wanted to be involved in when I grew up. But while I was still in middle and…
One of the biggest differences between college professors and high school teachers is that most professors genuinely start treating you as adults. Meetings with professors will feel more like discussions between equals, so it’s important to step up to this new responsibility. Your professor can’t help unless you effectively communicate what you need. Here are some tips for being professional in successful communication with professors. Start talking before problems develop. Too often, students wait until…
Those who love reading can attest to the fact that it is one of the greatest experiences a person can have and that it opens up a world of possibilities. However, for some children, reading can be a difficult and tedious task so we have gathered some tips for building reading skills. Read below to find out more! Encourage annotations When students make annotations or take notes on what they are reading, they process more…
Not sure what to read next? Check out one college student’s list of favorite young adult books for high school readers. Reading levels provided by Scholastic and Lexile. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. Before Steven Spielberg’s 2018 film adaptation is brought to the big screen, read this futuristic story about a young man seeking fortune, adventure, and escape from reality in a massively multiplayer online world. He must dodge obstacles and solve puzzles for…
Not sure what your child should be reading next? Check out one college student’s list of favorite books for middle school readers. Reading levels provided by Scholastic and Lexile. How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found by Sara Nickerson. This book was probably my all-time favorite as a child. Any reader would enjoy unraveling this curious, exciting, and dramatic mystery tale about two young sisters, the boy next door, a series of strange homemade…
