The Whole Kid

Transitioning from high school to college? 🎓

Make sure you're prepared for the journey ahead. From time management to self-care, we've got you covered with essential tips for a smooth transition.

Transitioning from High School to College: Things to Keep in Mind In addition to the excitement of exploring your newfound freedom, making the transition from high school to college comes with uncertainty.

Want to start your college journey on the right foot? Discover invaluable advice that college students wish they had known during their freshman year.

Advice These College Students Wish They Would've Known Their Freshman Year The transition from high school to college can be a tough one. College students share advice that they would give to their freshman selves.

From scholarships to FAFSA, navigating the world of financial aid can be daunting, but fear not!

We're here to help, so don't miss out on this valuable resource as you plan for your educational future.

The Whole Kid’s Guide to Financial Aid Choosing where you are going to go to college is one of the biggest decisions you have likely had to make in your life up to this point.

Looking for high-quality educational content online?

Here's what you need to know about two amazing resources: LibreTexts Bookshelves and PhET Simulations. Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, these resources are sure to enrich your learning experience.

Don't miss out on these valuable tools!

Online Educational Resources: LibreTexts Bookshelves and PhET Simulations In this digital age, it's obvious that online learning is the future. But who can you trust to provide quality educational material?

🚨 Attention students and parents! 🚨

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has some important changes you need to know about.

Check out this informative article from The Washington Post to learn more about what's new with FAFSA and how it could affect your financial aid eligibility. Knowledge is power, so make sure you're up-to-date.

There’s a lot happening with the FAFSA. Here’s what to know now. The turbulent rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid has left millions of families in limbo awaiting financial aid offers from colleges.

Science Olympiad's "Write-It-Do-It" isn't just about crafting objects from styrofoam and toothpicks; it's a crash course in scientific skills. 🔬💪

Lessons Learned in Science Olympiad: Write-It-Do-It Science Olympiad's "Write-It-Do-It" isn't just about crafting objects with random materials; it's a crash course in scientific skills

After making the decision to include standardized test scores with your college application, the next big decision is whether to take the or the . There are significant differences between each test, so how do you decide? 🤔

Help! Should I Take the ACT or the “New” SAT? For students who have decided to include standardized test scores with their college applications, a threshold question is whether to take t

Continuing education isn't just advanced degrees and costly courses. As an adult, you can continue your education by doing anything that stimulates you, challenges you, helps you learn or forces you to grow.

Advice | The best ways to continue your education without breaking the bank From online courses to language apps, here are five low-cost ways to keep learning and growing.

Many parents think their read-aloud days are over once their children become proficient readers themselves, but that need not be the case.📖💬 Reading aloud to your older child actually has many of the same benefits as when they were younger!

Can Reading Aloud to My 5th to 8th Grader Make a Difference? By Andrea Farenga Can reading aloud to my 5th to 8th grader make a difference? Absolutely! Many parents think their readaloud days are over once their children become proficient readers themselves, but that need not be the case. Reading aloud to your older child has many of the same benefits as when...

Would it surprise you to learn that when it comes to reading, your eyes are a lot less important than you think? Or that matching letters and sounds, contrary to popular belief, is not a first step to learning how to read? 👀

How the Brain Reads: Five Lessons from Neuroscience By Andrea Farenga Would it surprise you to learn that when it comes to reading your eyes are a lot less important than you think? Or that matching letters and sounds, contrary to popular belief, is not a first step to learning how to read? Over the past twenty years, we have been able to look inside...

In the rat-race that is the college admissions process, it can be tempting for students to reduce their sense of self-worth to factors that are likely to lead to competitive college admissions: grades, rigorous course loads, test scores, athletic accomplishments, etc. Which is why it's critically important it is for us as parents to remember to notice and to reinforce reflections in our kids of the deeper values that matter so much more.

Let’s Remember What’s Most Important It's important for parents to remember to notice and to reinforce reflections in our kids of the deeper values.

What does a writing coach do? Should your student work with one? Meet Gail Kerzner of The Savvy Red Pen and learn how she helps students craft perfect college admissions and scholarship essays. 📝

Working with A Writing Coach: An Expert Interview with Gail Kerzner Meet Gail Kerzer of The Savvy Red Pen: At The Savvy Red Pen, Iwork with college-bound students on their admissions and scholarship essays