Tackle the Invasive Species Crisis from your Middle-Grade Classroom
They’re unassuming stowaways on cargo ships and recreational boats. Pets that are released into the wild. Plants that are introduced to try and help the…
Benefits of Problem-Solving in the K-12 Classroom
From solving complex algebra problems to investigating scientific theories, to making inferences about written texts, problem-solving is central to every subject explored in school. Even…
Four essential life skills students will learn from competing in academic competitions
Academic competitions are becoming extremely popular for good reason. They are a great way to subsidize learning and help students fill in the gaps missing…
The importance of learning to make a mathematically sound risk analysis.
Students learn many valuable things in school, but one important lesson missing in most curriculum is the ability to make a mathematically sound risk analysis.…
College is expensive. Don’t miss these great student competitions with big scholarships!
The college experience is changing in ways we couldn’t have predicted even one year ago. Many schools have gone partially, or totally, virtual. Students, on…
Teaching how to think, not what to think. Tips for educators
Critical thinking is possibly the single most important skill a student can learn. The ability to identify problems, analyze situations, apply research, and develop solutions…
What’s new in academic competitions for students.
The world of academic competitions is continually evolving. Every year brings new programs to light, and some others shut their doors. There are new deadlines,…
Problem-Solving: The Most Important Skill Not Taught in School
What do you think of when you hear the phrase “problem-solving”? Maybe it brings to mind troubleshooting a design issue or managing a crisis during…
The Transformative Impact of Design Challenges
This is a guest post by Brent Powell. Brent was a teacher and administrator for 15 years at The Derryfield School in Manchester, NH, and…