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Waiting for "Superman" is a 2010 family documentary film from director Davis Guggenheim. The film analyzes the failures of American public education by following several students through the educational system. In "Waiting for 'Superman,' " which opened last Friday, Guggenheim follows five families in their quests to get their children into charter schools he portrays as vastly superior to the ones ... Read More

There's a new type of teacher out there, and Bill Gates (yes THE Bill Gates) is his number one fan. Sal Khan,  an ebullient, articulate Harvard MBA and former hedge fund manager, is the proprietor of the non-profit khanacademy.org. The khanacademy.org site is a massive digital repository of free mini-lectures, all narrated by Khan. Gates has been quoted to say "This ... Read More

Modeling schools can train prospective models on how to walk on the runway, how to present themselves to potential clients, and how to pose for professional photographers. These are all essential skills for any model who does not have any experience in the industry and is serious about pursuing a modeling career. Modeling schools help students pursue successful modeling careers ... Read More

Here are some tips on surviving the back to school time: 1. Think about how to improve this fall- plan ahead, extra- curricular activites, home work schedule, chores around the house, etc. 2. Start your back-to-school shopping early- shop early to avoid disapointment. 3. Start adjusting the kids bedtime 1-2 weeks before school starts. 4. keep the 2 first weeks evenings open for school ... Read More

The Montessori method is an approach to educating children based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori (1870–1952). It arose essentially from Dr. Montessori's discovery of what she referred to as "the child's true normal nature" in 1907, which happened in the process of her experimental observation of young children given freedom in an environment ... Read More

The alphabet soup of college admissions is getting more complicated as the International Baccalaureate, or I.B., grows in popularity as an alternative to the better-known Advanced Placement program. The College Board’s A.P. program, which offers a long menu of single-subject courses, is still by far the most common option for giving students a head start on college work, and a potential ... Read More

Making the decision to homeschool is usually very difficult and not one to be taken lightly. It is a personal decision that I can't make for you, but maybe I can help in the thought process. When making the homeschool decision, consider these things: 1. Time commitment - Homeschooling tends to take up a lot of time in your day. It ... Read More