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Being a Student-Athlete: 4 Major Challenges & How to Overcome Them

A student-athlete is between the pull of academic work and sporting activities, having to balance between the two. Challenges of being a student-athlete are numerous and include time management, physical and emotional fatigue, social life, and  mental health challenges. These young athletes  need to excel academically but they also must have good physical health. Thus,… Continue reading Being a Student-Athlete: 4 Major Challenges & How to Overcome Them

10 Ways to Support High-Performing Students

High-performing students develop exceptional excellence in academics way ahead of their age. Such students are a gift of nature, and it’s the responsibility of teachers and families to ensure that their talents do not go wasted. Educational institutions and parents should support high-performing students and nurture these extraordinary minds, as they have their own unique… Continue reading 10 Ways to Support High-Performing Students

The Traits and Habits of High-Performing Students

Have you ever wondered what makes those top-performing students tick? You know, the ones who consistently raise their hands in the class and always submit polished homework. They seem to have a spark about them. But it’s not just natural talent; some traits and habits set them apart. By understanding why these students are successful,… Continue reading The Traits and Habits of High-Performing Students

9 Ways to Inspire Children to Love Math

Math is a subject that students find super tricky. They think of it as something full of complex ideas, formulas, and equations. Getting children to learn math can be a challenge. But Math is a pretty interesting subject when taught and learned correctly. Recent articles from Education Week, Business Insider, and Edutopia say that we… Continue reading 9 Ways to Inspire Children to Love Math

Educational Challenges Military Children Face

Growing up in a military family is a unique experience that has its own challenges and opportunities. Military children, fondly called ‘military brats’, spend a significant part of their lives adapting to new environments and circumstances.    Frequent deployments to new locations require them to adapt to new communities constantly. Changing schools is as much… Continue reading Educational Challenges Military Children Face

The Balance of Academics and Athletics for Gifted Students

When cognitively, academically, creatively, or artistically gifted students enter the sporting arena, they face many obstacles. There is intense pressure to obtain high marks, and they (or their families) may perceive sport as a mere diversion compared to the job of school and university preparation. So, gifted students try to keep a balance between athletics… Continue reading The Balance of Academics and Athletics for Gifted Students

Dropping Out of School to Pursue Your Dreams? Do This Instead!

A trend has been alluring the minds of the young generation recently. Drop the conventional education, burn the textbooks, and quit school because the outdated school system doesn’t allow them to pursue their passions and dreams. Have you ever felt this way? You’re not alone. Ditching school and carving your path to success sounds enticing,… Continue reading Dropping Out of School to Pursue Your Dreams? Do This Instead!

5 Reasons Current School Systems Fail to Prepare Students for Today’s Innovation Age

Education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of society. Society changes at breakneck speeds, but school systems and models remain relatively stagnant. Despite technological advancements, some schools still fail to prepare students for the 21st century. The similarities between the pictures of an old one-room school and that of a current school classroom… Continue reading 5 Reasons Current School Systems Fail to Prepare Students for Today’s Innovation Age