"I tell every parent that I meet with that the way I see education, it's a three-legged stool: the school is one leg, you're the other and the child is the other," says Fernando Goulart, executive director of Atlantis Charter School in Falls River, Massachusetts. He's held that position for nine years now, and coupled with 20 as a teacher and counselor, he's learned that "if any of us fails to meet our responsibilities, you cannot expect a child to do well, at least not as well...
If you are one of the millions of parents looking for a unique, unconventional way to educate your child, you may want to consider enrollment in a Montessori school. Unlike many other educational methods, many people believe that a Montessori education is much more than an approach to learning; it is an approach to life, in general. In the late 19th and early 20th century, Maria Montessori, an Italian doctor and educator, created what is now known as the Montessori Method of...
Do you remember some favorite school events when you were in school? Many adults tend to have lasting memories regarding their positive school experiences as a child. Whether it was anticipating the last day of school or waiting for the class Christmas party, there are always going to be special times that last in your memory. To venture into memory lane, see if any of these favorite school events bring back any recollections.
Carnivals are always fun, especially when there are prizes...