It Feels Great to Win an Award. Find Ways to Get Recognition for Your Work!
In lower school, it starts with a check plus. In middle school, you transition to grades.
Are Your Kids Ignoring Your Advice? Don't Worry.
This week, I spoke to two moms who both emphasized that when they try to give their children advice, their kids “don’t listen to them!”
How to Actually "Just Do It" -- Tips for Taking Your Dreams from Idea to Reality
If you’ve ever had an email waiting in your inbox, begging for a reply, you know “just do it” is easier said than done. You press “snooze” and give yourself a free pass to reply later.
Oh My Gods! A Journey Through Greek Mythology - With Mentor Benjamin Zaidel
To succeed in this undertaking, Ejaaz would need to possess Athenian wisdom, Herculean strength, and Olympian-level knowledge about all things Greek. I bet you can guess how that went.
Uncovering Turmoil and Triumph at the Supreme Court - With Mentor Matthew Jennings
The United States Senate is endowed with a number of powers, one of which is the duty
to advise and consent. This responsibility has been increasingly wielded in the spotlight, namely
with the confirmation hearings of a few controversial (for some) and history-making (for others)
Supreme Court Justices. But what exactly is the job of a Supreme Court Justice, and why should
we care about who gets to consent to their appointment?
"I Don't Have Time" Is the Wrong Excuse
Your kid’s school day just ended.
4 Actionable Tips for the First Month of School
It's officially back-to-school season! Whether you are starting middle school or entering your last year of high school, we want to support you to start the year off on a high note!
Why I Wish I Had Worked on My Writing in High School
It’s 10pm on a Thursday. Your kid’s door is closed, but light seeps underneath. You knock and open it. He’s staring at a blank Google doc.
What Our Mentors Wish They Knew Before High School
There’s no denying it: the transition from middle to high school is one of the toughest, most high stakes transitions in a young student’s life. Will they thrive and come into their own? Or will they fall behind with college applications looming?
The Time I Got a C+ and Dropped out of Honors Math
Last week I spoke to 10 parents whose daughters lacked confidence in math. I remembered when I got a C+ on my honors math test. Teachers told me to drop the advanced track instead of addressing the very real gender gap - I was one of three girls in my class - and empowering me to stick with it.