All posts in Curriculum
student ‘zombies’ protest standardized tests
The year-long revolt against high-stakes standardized testing by teachers, parents, principals and superintendents and others is being increasingly fueled by students. In Providence, R.I., dozens of students decked out to look like zombies staged a rally recently at the State House to protest a requirement, which takes effect with the …
high school classes colleges look for
By Cristiana Quinn, GoLoval Prov Contributor and founder of College Admissions Advisors At most schools, course selection for next year is around the corner--leaving many families wondering what the
how to waste time in study hall
By Katie Rolnick, For Spark Life In theory, Study Hall seems like a great idea. You get a full period of class time to do the homework you would
diagnosis: senioritis
By Julianne Micoleta, Elk Grove High School, Chicago, Il - for The Mash Senioritis knows no bounds, and no student—not even the most dedicated and sleep-deprived honors student—is immune
debunking the ‘wisdom’ of AP overload
From our friends at a great new blog - Real Talk U a no-nonsense guide to college, internships and life in general. At the risk of being a bit cliche, I’m
study habits make a huge difference when finals roll around
We’ve all heard the expression “Work smarter, not harder,” but very few of us actually put this advice to good use. Studying for finals can drive even the
parents wonder: why so much homework?
As the movement against excessive homework continues to grow, some parents say they’re drawing a line in the sand between home and school. Schools, in turn, arestarting to
high school puts moratorium on homework to allow more time for play
A high school in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia region has put in place a ban on homework in order to help relieve some of the pressure put on students
fostering tech talent in schools
SEATTLE — Leandre Nsabi, a senior at Rainier Beach High School here, received some bluntly practical advice from an instructor recently. “My teacher said there’s a lot of money
must have app: graphing calculator
Hmm…. Should I spent $50.00 plus on a graphing calculator or $2.99 on an app that does the same thing. Graphing calculators are expensive, but it's almost impossible to
