The statistics are alarming. According to the CDC (2014) the prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 (1 in 150) to 2010 (1 in 68). The incidence of autism is, without question, on the rise and can only be partially attributed to...
According to Education columnist Jay Matthews in The Washington Post, “The field trip, once woven into the American school experience, is in decline.” This is especially troubling because studies have shown that children learn much from field trips that...
Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Wednesday, Aug. 26. These awards recognize the important contributions that Nationwide’s volunteers, 18 and older, make to their...
2015 National Parenting Gifted Children (NPGC) Week is just around the corner! Now, you can win two passes to the 2015 conference in Denver! The third week in July is a special time for those who parent gifted children. NPGC Week celebrates the occasion with a...
There’s still plenty of summer left and as the pool, parks, and even outdoor play begin to pale, many parents wonder, “How can I continue to keep my kids active and engaged?” My suggestion? Sneak a little learning into that summer vacation through an educational field...
