Challenges and Solutions in Education for 2022 and Beyond
We are going through a challenging time and Dora Miller examines some of the education pitfalls and solutions we and our students are experiencing.
The 7 Characteristics of Great Teachers
What makes a teacher great? Madeline Miller looks at the seven characteristics of an excellent educator!
How I Navigated Post-College Blues
Post-College Blues are very common right now, especially during the pandemic. Read how Michaela Klundt, a UCLA graduate, navigated her spiral downward to reveal a kinder, gentler path for herself.
How an Average Student Became Exceptional and Landed at a Top College
College Student, Aman Majmudar, gives you, or a student that you might know, great tips to use to fulfill your potential and go from an average student to a great one!
Get Lit: Changing the World One Word At a Time
Brad Koepenick talks with Diane Luby Lane about the incredible Get Lit program that inspires youth to express themselves through poetry, spoken word and film. This interview is a true joy!
Jeff Weiner Interview: Importance of Teaching Compassion
LinkedIn’s Jeff Weiner is on mission is to ensure every primary school student in the US understands what compassion is and how to practice it. “I believe that compassion education is really the foundation for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom and in life.”
Trebek Family Advocates Importance of The Compassion Project
The Compassion Project motivates children to see “compassion” as an action word, teaches kindness & social emotional learning skills to elementary school children.
Returning to College & Being A Freshman at 40
Kathlene McGovern explores returning to college when you’re in your 30s, 40s or later. It can be both challenging and also present greater rewards than you might imagine.
How to Access the Best Reading Resource for your Child
There’s no question that parents are spending more and more time with their kids these days. COVID-19 has forced almost all parents to take a step back from their jobs and their commutes and focus their energy on the people at home. With all of this extra time on...
Inspiring Teachers & Lessons That Last a Lifetime
Good teachers will look beyond the teenage awkwardness of their students to inspire and leave lasting positive impressions.
10 Curious Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kid’s College Journey: Part 9
How many colleges should I apply to? More than you might think. One of LA’s top college counselors on the ins & outs of college applications & financial aid
10 Curious Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kid’s College Journey: Part 8
College Admissions will never be the same, so it’s time to change your strategy. 4 helpful tips on how to move forward with the college application process.
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Pandemic
Healthy approaches parents can take to talk their children through what’s going on in the world right now from pre-school director Debbie Ficcara.
10 Curious Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kid’s College Journey: Part 6
Our very own education expert, Anne Cochran, discusses the importance (or un-importance) of extra-curricular activities for HS students in Part 6 of her ingoing college series.
10 Curious Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kid’s College Journey- Part 5
Anne Cochran’s honesty is so refreshing in her article on how a parent’s involvement in the high school life of their teen is crucial for success!
10 Curious Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kid’s College Journey: Part 4
In the world in which we find ourselves, Anne’s Part 4 of her series takes a beautiful unexpected turn as college results come in for her students.
10 Curious Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kid’s College Journey: Part 3
Anne Cochran’s college series focuses on what happens after your child attends a four year college…. don’t worry, it’s going to be ok…
10 Curious Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kid’s College Journey—Part 2
Part 2 of Anne Cochran’s 10 part series on how parents can help their kids find a right fit college.
10 Curious Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kid’s College Journey: Part 1
Meet our newest columnist – Anne Cochran! If you have a teen or know a teen her insights on college are for you.
Anne Cochran Changes Lives Every Day
Our everyday hero, Anne Cochran, LOVES colleges- so much so that she left her high profile job, set up a table and started college counseling…now she runs a high school!
