How do you view homework? Do you feel it’s important to your child’s academic success? Or do you feel it’s an encroachment on their time outside of school? Do you feel like homework benefits your child? Is it reinforcing their
Your Child’s Homework
School Refusal or School Anxiety?
Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. We have all experienced it at times, and our children do, too. It becomes a problem when it is
The Sudbury Model With Mark Cluff
Mark Cluff believes that education is a natural process and should be cultured for each child. This is the reason why he used the Sudbury Model to establish the Alpine Valley Academy. His school approaches learning the nontraditional way,
Student Directed Learning
What does learning look like? All of these photos show students learning. What do they have in common? Look closely. It isn’t the setting, the equipment, or the specific activity. What these four photos
What Can We Learn from Finland’s Educational System?
Russ McKell, a high school teacher, talks about his visit to study the educational systems in other countries. He shares his observations on what made them more effective and how we can implement some of the same success here in
What Are the Criteria for an Effective Education?
To define the criteria of an effective education, we must first identify the desired results. An effective education is more than just a diploma. That is one of the desired results, but if you’re like most parents, you want more
How to Go School Shopping
Most parents spend more time selecting clothing for their children than selecting the right school. Which choice will have the greater impact on the well-being and educational development of your child? With greater school choice than ever before, it’s time
Are Charter Schools the Answer to Education Reform?
A charter school is a public school and receives funding from local, state and federal sources just like any other public school. They are also held by the same mandates and requirements in regards to curriculum, testing, and special education
Who Should Make the Educational Decisions for Your Child?
When I was teaching at a public high school in 2006, I filled out a form expressing interest in Parents for Choice in Education. The executive director contacted me and expressed his surprise that a public-school teacher would be supporting
Educational Assessments And The Valuable Information They Provide With Dr. Aaron Allred
There is a certain misconception that comes up when you say that a child needs a psychological evaluation. Dr. Aaron Allred of Bristol Health clarifies that a psychological test is as valuable as an any other standardized tests and