4 Ways to Promote Executive Functioning Skills
Middle and high school teachers can build activities that foster students’ executive functioning skills into their daily routines
More Colleges Making SAT, ACT Exams Optional
A growing number of colleges are making the SAT and ACT tests optional for admission
Should High Schools Teach Financial Literacy? More States Say Yes
There is growing momentum at the state level for personal finance requirements in high schools to ensure higher levels of financial literacy among graduating students.
ACT Scores Fall to Lowest Level In 30 Years
Act-takers averaged 19.8 out of a possible 36 points on the college admissions test, the first time since 1991 nationwide results dipped below 20
How To Help Your High Schooler Navigate New Classes, Stress & Teachers
As much as teens want independence, they still need help from their parents to know how to navigate the uncharted waters they face in high school
5 Strategies to Improve Students’ Listening Skills
Middle and high school students not listening is a common complaint, but listening is a skill like any other—it can be improved with practice.
Planning For College Starts Freshman Year Of High School
While college applications cannot be filled out until senior year, there is a lot of pre-college planning students can do as soon as freshman year of high school
Having Students Learn by Teaching
When high school students present a lesson, they actively engage in learning and grow their research, organizational, and speaking skills.
Should college students follow the money?
When it comes to choosing a college major should students follow the money?
Do later school start times make teens happier? California’s about to find out
Do later school start times make teens happier? California’s about to find out