As a writing coach and university teacher, I’ve been puzzling through the pickle that is AI-generated writing and AI detection for teachers. To be honest, I’ve dragged my feet in getting familiar with ChatGPT. I mention this personal perspective on purpose, to prove that someone (me!) is writing this article....
Read MoreKnowing how to effectively communicate on a child’s report card is a skill. You’re catering to a few different audiences here (scroll down for 150 Sample Report Card Comments for Students). First, you know the parents are going to read the card (or you hope). And you know you...
Read MoreDo you dream of a school known for its academic rigor, where excellence is prized and the faculty is top-notch? Perhaps you also dream of sunny skies, mild temperatures, and a lush, scenic campus. If so, you might be looking to attend a Southern Ivy. If you’ve never heard...
Read MorePresident Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to abolish the Department of Education (ED). In early February 2025, it was reported that members of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency team, headed by Elon Musk, had obtained access to the Department of Education—sparking speculation that attempts to dismantle the department...
Read MoreDepending on their course of study, engineering majors can expect a high payout for all the hard work they do at college. In 2023, the median annual salary for all engineering and architecture specializations was $91,240, and an incredible 195,000 new jobs will added every year through 2033, according...
Read MoreSo, you want to study engineering, but you’re a little anxious about the workload. You’d like to find an engineering major that’s going to pay off with a stable, well-paying job, but you also don’t know if you’re smart enough, hardworking enough, or even interested enough to dedicate five,...
Read MoreBy now, whether you’ve been told about them at a young age, know someone attending one of them, or just discovered them, my guess is that you’ve heard of the Ivy League schools. But do you really know them? Most often regarded as the best schools in America, if...
Read MoreHouston families face an interesting paradox: the metro area offers a huge number of high-performing public, magnet, charter, and private schools, but that abundance makes the choice far more complicated. On paper, many Houston schools appear similar: rigorous coursework, strong extracurricular programs, impressive test scores, and long college lists....
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