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Aug 25, 20202 min read
The History of Learning Disabilities
Much of what we know about learning disabilities comes from the 20th century. Prior to the 1900s, terms like ADHD and “learning...
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Aug 21, 20202 min read
Alice Freeman Palmer
Alice Freeman Palmer was born in Colesville, New York on February 21, 1855. At this time, her mother was only 17 years old. As her...
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Aug 18, 20202 min read
A Creative Mind is a Bright Mind: The Relationship Between Creativity and Learning
Students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and even college are forced to take fine arts classes as part of their...
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Aug 14, 20202 min read
What Colleges Care About In The Admissions Process
There is no secret perfect formula to getting into your dream college. Every college is different and looks for different things in...
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Aug 11, 20202 min read
Learning in Times of Corona
As back to school season begins, many are worried about how precautions to prevent the spread of covid-19 will be implemented. Many...
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Aug 7, 20202 min read
Associative and Nonassociative Learning
In previous blog posts, we have discussed how people learn. However, we have yet to define learning. So what is it? Learning is the...
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Aug 3, 20202 min read
Academic Rigor Done Right
As education continues to evolve, there is a push to make it more challenging for students, pushing the American education systems to...
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Jul 31, 20202 min read
Blended Learning and Its Benefits
Teaching and learning have evolved with time. As new research comes out with better methods and strategies for education, the classrooms...
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Jul 27, 20202 min read
If you're learning a language...
Learning a foreign language seems to be something we all try once, if not more. Many people choose to learn a language to communicate...
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Jul 21, 20202 min read
The Benefits of Reading Fiction
Imagine fighting evil wizards with Harry Potter or slaying monsters with Percy Jackson. Reading a new book, especially fiction, can be...
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Jul 17, 20202 min read
Incentives
In education, there is a debate on the use of reward and punishment. Many believe that incentivizing students is a balancing act. Too...
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Jul 15, 20202 min read
Jane Addams and Her Role in Education
Jane Addams was an American activist and social reformer who dedicated much of her life to helping impoverished communities have access...
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Jul 10, 20202 min read
The Science of Critical Thinking
Critical thinking is the process of using existing knowledge from past experiences and applying it to new information being taken in...
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Jul 7, 20202 min read
The Montessori Method
The Montessori Method was coined by the Italian physician Maria Montessori. After completing her medical training, she began to study...
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