In March, many education consultants gathered in person at the MK Education Summit near Atlanta…
Roundup of Education Headlines 10.27.14
An American School Immerses Itself in All Things Chinese
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/27/education/an-american-school-immerses-itself-in-all-things-chinese.html?_r=0This immersion-type education is similar to what our TCKs who attend national school experience every day!
‘Helicopter Parents’ Can Greatly Hinder Their Child’s Social Life
http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/18334/20141023/helicopter-parents-can-greatly-hinder-their-childs-social-life.htmSeems to me that many parents on the fields are great at NOT being helicopter parents! What has your experience been?
Later sunsets ‘increase children’s activity levels’
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-29739799Shocking, right? I think we all know that children get more activity during daylight hours. This is an interesting read, though, and might lead us to suggest to our parents that they find ways to help their children get exercise during the darker months to come (if you’re in the northern hemisphere!).
Disabled children’s behaviour ‘deteriorates at school’
http://www.bbc.com/news/education-29459303This will be of interest to you if you’re interested in special needs education. I’m sure that there are US studies corroborating this as well, and I will pass them along when I find them!
When Anxiety Hits at School
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/10/when-anxiety-hits-at-school/380622/US teens are getting more and more stressed. Are you seeing this among TCKs as well?
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