Whether you’ve been waiting for your Hogwarts letter since 1997 or recently became a Potterhead, the Harry Potter series has been beloved by children and adults alike for nearly three decades. Written by J.K. Rowling, the seven books have also inspired an eight-movie franchise, a Broadway play, a theme...
Read MoreAustin is one of the strongest secondary-school markets in the country. Students here benefit from exceptional access to Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, dual enrollment, and post-AP coursework, as well as nationally respected independent schools. But that strength creates a hidden problem. In a region where many students attend high-performing...
Read MoreFamilies across Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, York County, and the Peninsula face a familiar but high-stakes question: Is a public or private high school the better path to selective college admissions? With strong public options like Ocean Lakes, Princess Anne, Jamestown, Grassfield, Grafton, York, and Tabb, alongside...
Read MoreOver 33,000 high-achieving teens applied to be part of Carnegie Mellon’s Class of 2028, and the vast majority of successful applicants had pristine transcripts and SATs of 1500 or better. Selectivity at this school, which is named after two famous/infamous Captains of Industry/Robber Barons is nothing new, but it...
Read MoreFew decisions create more anxiety for Columbus-area families than choosing between public and private high school. Central Ohio offers an unusually strong mix of both. On the public side, districts like Bexley, New Albany, Upper Arlington, Dublin (Coffman and Jerome), Olentangy Liberty, and Orange regularly produce competitive college applicants....
Read MoreLearning through the five senses is a common and effective classroom technique. When we engage our senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, we tend to feel more connected to our environments. So, when students are engaged with their learning through their senses, outcomes are not only more...
Read MoreThis article will look at a few of the most important quotes from Beowulf. If you’ve read my summary of Beowulf, you know how the titular hero defeats Grendel, goes back to kill his (Grendel’s) mother, and then, 50 years later, dies killing a dragon. (Here’s a character list...
Read MoreSuccessful applicants to Cornell University universally possess an ‘A’ average in a rigorous high school curriculum, stellar SAT/ACT scores, and a record of accomplishment outside of the classroom in (typically) two or more extracurricular activities. However, these attributes are necessary but often not sufficient, as Cornell rejects 93% of...
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