Doing our part to equip parents with awareness of admissions changes during COVID-19 so together, we create a framework that empowers students to thrive.
In the last several years, the publishing world has seen a surge in diverse authors, characters, and stories. While many are leading the charge to bring diverse literature into our communities, it’s time to update the reading material in our classrooms, school libraries, and lesson plans to represent all of our learners at every level.
Things look a little different this summer than what we’ve expected. Nevertheless, with a little resourcefulness and ingenuity, students can still pursue a remote, digital internship from the safety and convenience of their homes. This week’s article from The New York Times outlines some strategies on how to get started.
We wanted to highlight a sweet volunteering experience for high school students to lean into this summer. The Together Apart Pen Pal Program pairs high school students with elderly adults to form a pen pal rapport (either snail mail or email). Read more here.
…But is that a good thing? In our current climate of a global pandemic coupled with the sensational admissions scandal Varsity Blues, the College Board and ACT Student have released statements that they are reviewing the current efficacy of standardized testing within the admissions criteria. This doesn’t come as too much of a shock as more and more schools continue to go test-optional this upcoming admissions cycle.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution released a story this week with a curated list of 100 vetted local charities where Atlantans can help during the pandemic. Organized by category, we’ve sent our own students to this very list where they’ve been able to identify causes that are dear to them.
More than 2 million high school students took their AP Exams this week—online for the first time ever. But an unforeseen glitch caused thousands to not be able to submit their answers. Can you imagine the anxiety? The stress? PBS went head to head with College Board about what a COVID-19 climate might mean for online testing down the road. You
Have some downtime on these rainy evenings? Check out this curated list of fabulous free documentaries from everything from Ancient Greece to Zoology Practices.
The New York Times predicted that in the financial uncertainty brought about by COVID-19, colleges can expect to see a drastic decline in enrollment for Fall 2020 and beyond. What does this mean for your student and family
Don’t panic. Remember how far you’ve come. Sign up for the SAT if you can. Be creative. These are just some of the ideas from a West Coast panel of college admissions experts on what juniors can be doing right now to make this summer count.
“Embrace uncertainty” may as well be the slogan of a very bumpy 2020. And college admissions personnel feel it, too. In what’s shaping up to be one of the most unusual admissions cycles of recent generations, colleges are pivoting (another buzzword for you) and becoming more flexible when it comes to grades and testing requirements. Learn what this means for your rising senior.
Limited physical classes? Hybrid? Solely online? Not yet announced? All eyes look towards the UC System, the largest conglomerate of colleges in the country as the pioneer for next steps as we navigate this unknown
I came across this fabulous article from EdSurge this week! Author Sara Potler LaHayne shared some helpful strategies in her recent piece, “Many Parents Are Now Teachers: Let’s Also Appreciate and Care for Ourselves.” Below are the top 7 tips experts suggest parents consider to encourage self-care, social-emotional development, and resilience—for all members of our family.
We can all agree that the last 8 weeks of school have not looked normal. But just how long should we expect our kids to be in “school mode” in this new normal of COVID-19? Should it mimic a 6-7 hour traditional school day? Or, should we put in guardrails around screen time? What’s developmentally appropriate—for emotional, academic, and psychological health and well-being?
Answering a few FAQ’s we’ve received this week surrounding the changes of AP exam testing, now an at-home online free-response testing model that’s generally 45 minutes long.
As we shelter in place during this new normal of COVID-19, several companies are offering free resources for students. Azusa Pacific University compiled a very helpful list, from fitness classes to waived services including internet, storage, and online video conferencing.
Education, like all industries, has forever been impacted by COVID-19. Equipped with a new digital toolbox, both teachers and students are now pivoting to a “new normal.” Tech Jury just released new statistics about virtual learning—including revenue growth, school and corporate learning opportunities via digital platforms, and how our educational world may be changed—but is it for the better?
The pandemic has changed the way students are learning—forever. With 1.2 billion of students out of school worldwide, research has tracked the efficacy of virtual learning. What works? What doesn’t? And what does this mean for the future of education?
Answering FAQs when it comes to evolving policy for standardized testing, SAT/ACT timelines for juniors, and schools going to test-optional policy in light of COVID-19.
