Brain Breaks for High School Students – Decades of research show that taking breaks is beneficial for the brain. It’s specifically important for those brains that are still developing. High school students benefit tremendously from brief, regular breaks in demands on their concentration—and there’s a ton of science to...
Read MoreIf you’re a teacher building a classroom built on student-centered pedagogy—where your students and their abilities help to determine the pace and breadth of the learning environment—you have to know how your students are absorbing the information you teach them along the way. That’s where formative assessment comes in. Formative...
Read MoreIt’s the end of the week and you’re asking yourself the often insurmountable question: What should we watch tonight? Whether you’re a college student deciding on your own or together as a family, choosing the right movie can be a frustrating, Sisyphean task. And it’s only exacerbated by the...
Read MoreBest College Student Discounts – When I went to college (oh so many years ago), I used to joke that the money we spent on campus didn’t matter. “Monopoly money,” I called our dining hall points. I went to the cafeteria, ordered my buffalo chicken wrap, swiped my student...
Read MoreTake a moment to think about your favorite teachers in school. Chances are, they likely struck a great balance between being serious and letting loose. They likely made you smile and feel comfortable during the school day. A great way to achieve this likeability and sense of comradery is...
Read MoreHigh school is a time for leaps and bounds—both academically and personally. As such, it’s critical to learn in an environment where you are not only challenged and encouraged to pursue your intellectual interests but also given the support to innovate, be creative, and grow in skills like critical...
Read MoreI walked into Publix yesterday (needed almond milk) and couldn’t help but notice the gigantic installment of aqua-and-orange cakes by the entrance. Weird. But then it clicked: it was an early September Sunday. Football season had started. Helmeted Miami Dolphins, fashioned out of frosting and food dye, decorated the...
Read MoreThere are around 858 college football teams spanning five divisions of collegiate athletics. That’s a lot of football being played every week in towns and cities across America! The 25 teams below represent the cream of the crop… the top teams to ever play college football. The first of...
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