School counselors and teachers have long emphasized the importance of involvement in school activities. From entering high school to senior year, the extracurricular activities students join play a pivotal role in the college application process, now more than ever. Extracurricular activities provide high school students the opportunity to develop skills beyond or outside those acquired […]
A Look at the Learning Challenge
https://vimeo.com/128462566 The Learning Challenge with James Nottingham from Challenging Learning on Vimeo. The Learning Challenge, created by James Nottingham, uses the concept of a “pit” to introduce a style of learning that’s advantageous for all age groups. This video introduces an interesting theory on the benefits of creating challenging learning atmospheres. Initially, the […]
A Compelling Argument for Finishing High School
Recent statistics have shown that finishing high school yields many positive effects in a person’s life. Aside from increasing job opportunities and income, finishing high school can lead to lower incarceration and divorce rates, and increased life expectancy. Every student deserves an opportunity to succeed in their education. For those who don’t fit into or […]
