Growing Smarter

Making it into the music business as an artist is tougher than you would expect from most of the other industries. The challenging path to becoming a successful stage performer is laid with many hurdles that seem too difficult to cross, and not everyone can make it. While that is true, most people tend to […]

In an ideal world, all of us would be an amazing public speaker. This means confidently getting up in front of the stage and captivating everyone with our speech. There is also that good stage presence and knowing how to close a presentation with applause and cheers. Unfortunately, this is not necessarily close to reality.

Children who are talkative at home but are not able to speak in certain settings or around unfamiliar people could have selective mutism (SM). There are children who are naturally shy but are still able to communicate verbally with others. SM, however, is included in a wide range of anxiety disorders and is often seen in children. While there are

There were already numerous challenges for after-school programs even before the pandemic hit, but the COVID-19 crisis has made helping underserved youth an even bigger challenge. These children often deal with significant hardships like poverty, poor nutrition, delinquency or failure in academics, disproportionate incarceration, lack of employment opportunities, dangerous neighborhoods or locations, and difficulty in languages. When

Unless you’re a child prodigy or have genius talent, then you’ve had your fair share of bumps when it comes to cramming deadlines, engaging in crunch time, and a good load of sleepless nights in your academic journey. That’s just how a student’s life goes. We all toughen up and face all these struggles so

With schools and daycare centers closed, and parents working from home, raising children just became more challenging. Between work, homeschooling, and household chores, parents also have to plan educational activities for their children to keep them occupied. However, nobody wants to be that parent who gives their kids free rein over the computer or television.

Now that classes have shifted to digital platforms, educators face a new set of challenges. They have to make lessons engaging even if non-verbal communication doesn’t translate well over screens. There is also the difficulty of recreating the usual learning environments like recitations and group work. Luckily, many apps are available to help teachers conduct

Our world has witnessed the explosive growth of technology and information access over the last several years. Depending on the field, things you might have learned in the previous few years could already be outdated. We’ve even reached the point where education doesn’t fully equip the majority of graduates with the skills they need to

Relocating your family to another country is a thrilling experience, but it comes with challenges. Among them is finding a new school for your children.  Apart from location and budget concerns, you naturally want a school where your kids can settle well and develop their abilities. It’s a big decision to make, which is why