The library you remember as a kid has changed. And the old stereotypical librarian (an older individual shushing noisy students) has changed along with it. Gone are the days when librarians spent the majority of their time checking out books. In the digital age, the internet has largely replaced libraries as the go-to resource for gathering informa.... Read More
Say the name Bill Gates and most people immediately think Microsoft, but did you know that over the past few years Bill and his wife Melinda have become major influencers in the field of education? It’s true. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has pumped literally BILLIONS of dollars into research organizations and advocacy groups that sup.... Read More
Amanda Ripley is an investigative journalist for Time, The Atlantic, Slate and other magazines. She is an author, most recently, of The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way, which became a New York Times bestseller. In her books and magazine writing, Amanda explores the gap between public policy and human behavior. How does the bra.... Read More
Sir Ken Robinson, PhD is an internationally recognized speaker, writer, activist, and leader in the development of creativity and innovation. Robinson has given three presentations on the role of creativity in education at the prestigious TED Conference. His presentations have been viewed online over 34 million times. In fact, Robinson's 2006 TED t.... Read More
You may have caught wind of the debate surrounding common core standards in schools, or maybe you’ve seen examples of common core homework assignments posted on social media by confused parents, but do you really know what the common core standards are? Or how might they impact your child’s education? Consistent Standards For All Students It .... Read More