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These pictures of a determined black bear prove that problem solving takes a goal and the grit to go after it. (This is also why I had to stop feeding the…

7 great tips on how to graduate early. Make it your goal. Take breaks. No Phone. No TV. Revise, revise revise and go for it!

Parents, consider this a Public Service Announcement. Recently, it has come to our attention that some students have difficulty staying motivated to complete their schoolwork. Some of them may have …

Take a deep breath. You just did something awesome by taking control of your education! Your future is in your very capable hands.  Yours! This is going to be great! …

Success in a virtual school! Create the setting, use your support system, reach out, believe in yourself.

I’ve been teaching online English at Whitmore School for almost a year, and it’s been one of the coolest jobs I’ve ever had! But like anyone else, I have some…

It’s funny, even though time marches forward in a straight line, life seems to circle back, always returning to certain themes. Consistency… When our children were infants, we were told…

Back in my day it was “Dude, we’re with the band” and these days it’s all about “Likes,” “Streaks,” and “Followers,” No matter the time period, it seems like getting…

It is a very widely held misconception that homeschooled students are isolated, and socially awkward. This perception assumes that students, as well as parents, would accept these labels, and choose…