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Progressive Education: Developing a Better Understanding
Progressive education, a pedagogical movement that defines most schools across the United States today, began as a niche, innovative idea that sought to reimagine the purpose of education in the late 19th century. One of the founding theorists, John Dewey, proposed the idea that the goal for education should be ... Read More
5 Steps to Building A Compelling Art Portfolio
At My Learning Springboard, we have all kinds of students: Athletes, mathletes, actors, activists, and entrepreneurs. Most of these students apply to traditional colleges and universities, but some of our more creative students may also find themselves interested in pursuing a degree from a college specializing in art or design ... Read More
Finding the Perfect Fit for Education
By Jacqueline Renfrow Original Source: Washington Family Originally posted in the May 2022 edition, pages 22-23 Parents want the best education possible for their children. But when you parent a child with special needs, deciding which school will best support their unique needs is not easy. We spoke with educational ... Read More
Writing Process: Down Draft, UP Draft, and Dental Draft
The best way to write effective papers is a three-step writing process we like to call the 1) DOWN draft, 2) the UP draft, and 3) the DENTAL draft. In a separate blog post, we talked about all the ways to get a first draft finished. Remember a first draft ... Read More
Drafting Process: Just Get Your Ideas Down
The hardest part of writing an essay for most students is beginning the drafting process. Once the first draft is done, it’s relatively easier to fix up the paper, refine a thesis, and put the final polish on it. The best advice on getting drafts finished is from Stephen King ... Read More
