Roundup of Education Headlines & Resources – May 22, 2014

Here are some recent articles and resources published online that contain great information for consultants and the families they serve. Click on the title to get to the article.

iQ: smartparent episodes

A public broadcasting station out of Pittsburgh has produced some interesting shows on topics related to raising children today. Recent episodes include “Aiding Autism,” Tots + Tech,” and “Learning with Games.” These episodes contain useful information for consultants as well as families.

Schools adding computer coding to curriculum

It’s not surprising that schools would add computer coding to their high school curriculum. But it’s surprising many that students as young as kindergartners are learning these advanced skills. An interesting trend for us to keep an eye on!

multilingual families raising bilingual children

This is a blog written by a multilingual mother and author. She addresses many of the practical considerations related to multilingual families, which makes this a good resource for consultants and parents alike.

The 15 Best iPad Apps For The World Language Classroom

Along the lines of our blog article last week, here’s another listing of great app to use for language learning.

Words in the Wild

This article offers two practical strategies for helping to build vocabulary. These strategies could be passed along to homeschoolers or those supplementing national school.

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