September 7, 2020
Science, Pseudoscience, and the Truth by Paula Puolakka
Poet Paula Puolakka discusses pseudoscience and the biases underlying “real science.”
Category: Back to School
September 5, 2020
The Remote Learning Accessibility Crisis
Whether you love your Zoom classes or loathe them, we need to touch upon the elephant in the room: at least 463 million students are cut off from online learning worldwide.
Fueled by global socioeconomic inequities, a recent UNICEF report illustrates how this accessibility crisis doesn’t discriminate.
Students of all ages are unable to reach remote learning platforms because they lack the devices and infrastructure needed to implement them.
July 23, 2020
A Smart Parent’s Guide to Successfully Homeschooling Children by Molly Carter
Molly Carter discusses the benefits of homeschooling children.
July 2, 2020
Education Shines Online with Varsity Tutors This Summer
Varsity Tutors makes online learning a breeze with free virtual classes and summer camps for grades K-12. The platform features an enriching array of programs ranging from “The Story of Your Favorite Fairy Tales” to “Coolest Women in History,” and “Java Programming Basics.”
With such a diverse set of resources, it’s no wonder 250,000 students have registered for Varsity Tutors in just the last two months.
April 27, 2020
How COVID-19 is Going to Impact the Education System by Peter
Peter of Joyful Source discusses the long-term impacts the coronavirus pandemic will have on the education system.
March 30, 2020
As Social Distancing Separates, Mobile App “MeetHook” Brings Together Musicians and Students Through Live Coaching Sessions
MeetHook shares information about their extraordinary app designed to keep music professionals and students in touch amidst the industry challenges of social distancing.
March 9, 2020
How to Heal If You’re Rejected by Your Dream College by EdMission Possible
EdMission Possible teaches us how to cope with getting rejected by our dream college.
January 8, 2020
Vans Kicks Off “Custom Culture” Contest
Vans invites all public and private high school artists to participate in their eleventh annual Vans Custom Culture, an art contest designed to “inspire and empower high school students to embrace their creativity through art and design and to bring attention to diminishing arts education budgets.”
Registration is open now through Jan. 31 and the grand-prize winner of $75,000 will be announced in mid-May.
December 7, 2019
We Need to Talk About the Charter Problem by Hala Karim
Hala Karim shares her experiences teaching at charter schools, detailing the challenges and exploitations charter school teachers face.
October 11, 2019
Financial Aid Timeline by EdMission Possible
EdMission Possible explores the timeline of applying for financial aid as a student.
