Bring back standardized tests — for fairness
BY STEVE COHEN, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR — THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY CONTRIBUTORS ARE THEIR OWN AND NOT THE VIEW OF THIS WEBSITE. Several months ago, the call went out from Harvard: They needed every former admissions officer possibly available to help read an
SAT, ACT TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As parents begin to consider standardized testing options between SAT and ACT, there are many who also need to consider testing accommodations. For students who need SAT/ACT testing accommodation, this starts from what they currently have in place at their
Will Test Optional Increase Your Admission Chances?
What is Test Optional Test Optional in college admissions is not a new movement, but it has certainly increased in intensity as a result of the pandemic and even before. In 2020 widespread cancelations of ACT and SAT test dates throughout the
Meditation for Students
Many students are searching for healthy practices that relieve stress, calm frazzled nerves and help them relax. Mindfulness is a natural, easy-to-follow meditation method that offers college kids who are feeling the grind important physical, emotional and psychological benefits. No
Expert-Approved Books for Beginning Readers
Here's how to support your child's growing skills and plant the seed for a lifelong love of reading. BY COURTENAY SMITHFEB. 07, 2020AGES: 4-8 Hearing your child read words aloud for the first time is a lot like watching a baby take their
The consequences of maths anxiety
It’s not only poor performers who are affected by Annie Brookman-ByrneFebruary 10, 2020 Anxiety about maths is linked to lower maths scores. Yet recent evidence shows that the majority of children who have high maths anxiety are not poor performers in maths. Teachers
The 4 Cs: A Framework For Improving Math Skills
The 4 Cs: A Framework For Improving Math Skills Contributed by Anastasia Betts, VP Curriculum Planning and Design at Age of Learning The U.S. is lagging behind in math literacy. According to the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), American teens are well below