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Building a Better Student: The Invisible Good

The summer break is glorious when you’re a student, and bittersweet once you become a parent. As adults we celebrate the return of long, hot days and the anticipation of a much-needed vacation while we stress out a bit over what to do with the kids for ten or twelve...

Building a Better Student: Dings

I merged onto the highway for the drive home, settled in with some good music, and all was right with the world . . . until a truck kicked up a large rock that smacked into my car, leaving a nasty star-shaped reminder of why we have windshields in the first place....

Could Wearable Technology Enhance Education?

Chances are you’ve heard of Google Glass, a new device slated to come on the market this year. It’s a Heads Up Display (HUD) device that lets users see a tiny screen right in front of their eye. It’s definitely “wave of the future”...

Infographic Shows Education Trends in the US

Heroes, how does your state stack up with regard to education? Don’t know? Not to worry! This handy infographic shows how different states rank with measures like teen pregnancy rates, teacher-student ratios, graduation rates and more. Very interesting! Produced...

Building a Better Student: Students of Divorce

Michelle has an interesting dilemma. She and Ryan divorced four years ago, and today they share custody of their pre-teen son and 13-year-old daughter. Many split families understand exactly the frustration that Michelle is experiencing. Ryan does not share her...