According to a study by Dr. Harris Cooper, professor of psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia, “when students return to school after a long summer vacation, they’ve lost one to three months worth of learning. The study, which was outlined in an...
Did you know that 2/3 of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare? Or, that over 70% of America’s inmates cannot read above a 4th grade level? It may be hard to believe, but 1 in 4 children in America grow up...
Did you know… Stephanie Wilson of the 2006 NASA Discovery Crew developed an interest in space travel at age 13? Renowned surgeon Dr. Ben Carson dreamed of becoming a doctor before he entered the 5th grade? Condoleezza Rice was a piano prodigy who credits the long...
Now that the school year has wrapped up, it’s a good time to reflect on the hits — and misses — of the year. Did your child abhor subjects he previous loved? Sometimes, subject matter isn’t the only factor in such a situation. What really might...
Texting behind the wheel is 6 TIMES more likely to cause a car accident than driving drunk. Buzzkill. But good news: your thumbs can bring texting and driving to a screeching halt. Here’s how: 1. Order two (free!) pairs of Thumb Socks (yep, lil’ socks for your...
