It Takes A Village: The Benefits of Mixed-Age Socialization for Kids
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “it takes a village?” Maybe you think of community – of taking kids to cul-de-sac
Bullying and the dark side of socialization in Public Schools
Everybody knows the meme: “Homeschoolers aren’t socialized.” Queue knowing glances, side-eyes, and judgmental giggles. Education within the home is sometimes seen as withdrawal from society,
25 Ways to Socialize Kids Outside of Public School
We all know the stereotype: kids who don’t go to public school aren’t properly socialized. It’s a legitimate concern, and it causes many parents to
Active vs. passive screen time: how does it affect your kids?
Screens are no longer indulgences or luxuries in society; they are tools. As we are (slowly) learning to help kids master these tools, we are
Why restricting screen time may actually be harmful for kids
In the days of hunter-gatherer humanity (in some parts of the world, not all that long ago), there were certain tools needed for survival. Sharp
What to do when you’re bored? Nothing.
Leo Tolstoy once said, “All our education should be directed to the accumulation of the cultural heritage of our ancestors, the best thinkers of the
How to incorporate play into your kid’s day (and why it’s important)
The life of a fourth grader is an alarmingly busy one. The schedules of fourth graders are often inundated with the pressure to pursue task
Teachers are quitting and not because of Covid
Public schools are hemorrhaging teachers. And they have been for almost 50 years. Although Covid played a large part in the teacher burnout crisis, the
15 alternative jobs for teachers who want to leave public education
A public school teacher named Sarah recently opened up to us about the decaying interior of public education. It’s a story of low salaries, high
Why teachers are quitting (and why one teacher says “education is falling apart”)
A noble profession has reduced teachers to being overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated – and leaving education in droves. Public school teachers are in the midst
