by Amy LeForge | Nov 18, 2013 | Education
To some, the word “grit” conveys determination and perseverance. To residents of rural areas of the U.S., “Grit” is a folksy magazine that caters to agrarian interests. Add the word “True,” and “Grit” is the title of John Wayne’s only Academy Award-winning...
by Amy LeForge | May 6, 2013 | Education
Most people understand that the best students do not rely on tutors; rather, they are the products of a good home environment, fine parenting, and personal initiative and strong motivation. Home and family life are the big contributors to student learning and...
by Amy LeForge | Feb 25, 2013 | Parenting
Special thanks to the good folks at Braintrack for this infographic. Earnest Parenting: help for parents who want to suggest good things to their children.
by Amy LeForge | Jan 8, 2013 | Education
When I was a kid I read a short story by Ray Bradbury called A Sound of Thunder. The story was fascinating, a tale of time travel with a terrifying lesson about ripple effects. One small event, one that, at the time, seemed so trivial and irrelevant, ended up...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 3, 2012 | Education
When dealing with learning disabilities in children it often comes down to the issue of how doing good in life is more important than momentary successes at school. The idea is not to undermine the significance of schooling and education. But education can go beyond...
