By Saskia Nilsen RITES learning specialist and education advocate I homeschooled my son last year due to medical reasons. Here is what I learned about how to schedule the day. I hope some of these ideas will help you structure your day during this difficult time when all our children are at home. Starting the Day Give a 15-minute warning and a five-minute warning to start time and try to … [Read more...]
Don’t Cope with Homework, Conquer It
Today’s students are spending more time on homework than they did 30 years ago, according to available surveys. But are they reaping the benefits? American students still lag behind their international peers, ranking 17th in reading, 23rd in science, and 31st in math according to the most recent results of the Program for International Student Assessment. Rather than "just getting it done" … [Read more...]