In the information age, soft skills such as leadership, communication, research, and teamwork / collaboration, are vital for our children to learn..
Read MoreThe debate about the value of homework has been ongoing for a century. Here we take a look at what the research tells us.
Read MoreA look at how Henderson School and Akshar School have built an inclusive education system.
Read MoreI discuss the difficult decision to delay the opening of 360 Academy to 2021.
Read MoreDetailing my visit to the OETC 2020 conference held in Columbus, OH from Feb 11th - 13th, 2019.
Read MoreWaldorf schools are largest, independent school network in the world. What makes it unique?
Read MoreColumbus Montessori Schools - Heroes of Education - Maria Montessori
Read MoreHow are Columbus schools ranked and what does it mean to be highly ranked?
Read MoreAlternative school options for students in Ohio include Public and Nonpublic Chartered schools, Homeschools and various types of Public District schools.
Read MoreHow can we get the benefits of that homeschooling without the disadvantages?
Read MoreThe goal of education should not be to get a 5 on an AP exam. It should be to develop lifelong skills that will be applied well beyond a child’s school years.
Read MoreThe traditional education system doesn't serve the needs of the current generation, much less the demands of the next. To succeed, students must learn not only the three Rs but also skills for jobs we can’t yet conceive.
Read MoreSelf-Learning and Peer-to-Peer learning are critical in our global society. Developing self-learning and collaborative learning skills lays the foundation for life-long education.
Read MoreUnschooling Rules includes 55 mini-chapters that detail the author’s research ofthe best practices that should be adopted by homeschoolers and unschoolers.
Read MoreStudy after study after study finds that students in blended classrooms outperform those in traditional in-person classes.
Read MoreAnother Maria Montesorri principle backed by research is that multi-age classrooms are highly effective for learning. They provide children with opportunities for leadership, eliminates unhealthy competition, and helps build growth mindsets.
Read MoreWe have more information at our fingertips today than some of the world’s most powerful computers did just 30 years ago. Knowledge is everywhere. We don’t need to memorize it. We need to apply it.
Read MoreStudies have consistently shown that student engagement and collaboration leads to higher achievement. It builds a lifelong skill that leads to enhanced critical thinking and has a positive effect on our ability to learn.
Read MoreA Maria Montessori principle, now backed up by research, is that students think more freely and creatively when they are able to move around. It's better for their health and physical activity also stimulates the brain.
Read MoreWe have the tools and technology to provide a personalized education to every student. We should do so.
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