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12 Ways to Identify a Good School
By Jay Matthews Original Source: The Washington Post Originally posted August 24, 2014 Fourteen years ago, I wrote a Washington Post magazine piece about a young couple seeking a school for their daughter, including 12 things to look for in a good school. The article survives online. Parents still ask me if I would change ... Read More
5 Music Activities to Connect to the Ear (and Brain and Hand)
Impulse and Improvisation Much of the language with which we discuss music composition has been passed down to us by Beethoven’s discussion of his own music. “Music,” said Beethoven, “is the wine which inspires one to new generative processes, and I am Bacchus who presses out this glorious wine for ... Read More
Project Based Learning as a Key to Student Motivation
My experience as a college engineering professor for the past twenty years tells me that students who are motivated tend to perform better academically, graduate within six years of education, and to either pursue advanced degrees or transition into engineering jobs of their choosing. But how do students get motivated? ... Read More
The College Fair Game Plan
The College Fair The college fair is a relatively new way for students to interact with representatives from colleges and universities. This is an excellent opportunity to gather information and ask specific questions to many different schools. Unfortunately, many families don’t prepare for the fair ahead of time and spend ... Read More
Does My Child Have Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism is a developmental disability that causes problems with social skills and communication. There are various ranges of Autism--whereas one child can be diagnosed with mild form, another child might have a more significant form. The diagnosis is different for every person. Autism is more prevalent in boys than girls ... Read More