Logan Square Neighborhood Association
Avondale - Chicago:
Seniors First in District to Graduate Early with Associate Degree
Goode Academy seniors, Devin Thomas and Cheyenne Henry, will graduate early with their associate degree.
Associate Degree Is Worth Less Than High School for Some, Report Says
The study drew quick rebukes from some who previewed it. Its authors acknowledge the shortcomings of the data they were able to include.
What Colors Do You Associate With These School Subjects?
*takes research notes in my Science binder, which is obviously GREEN*
Why I Let My Daughter Get a ‘Useless’ College Degree
A new study from the Federal Reserve offers more evidence that my humanities-loving child will graduate with lots of debt and not so many job offers. And I'm O.K. with that.
Why High School Kids Should Take Personal Finance — and Pass It — to Graduate
One state may mandate it — students show more responsibility when they have this knowledge
10 Things Every High School Graduate Should Hear
Some helpful advice from a guy who has been there, done that.
3 Things Not to Say to a Graduating Senior
The time is quickly approaching– the time when I’ll walk across the stage, grab my diploma, and graduate from college. It’s definitely a time filled with emotions, and many people have congratulated me on my almost graduation. Among all the good wishes, there’s also been a lot of repetition. If you know a senior who is graduating, here are a few things not to say, and suggestions for what to say instead. “What are you going to do when you graduate?” This is…
How to help graduating seniors in the Coastal Bend
Communities in Schools, an organization, said many teens cannot afford a cap and gown
What They Forgot to Include in My Education Degree
My education degree taught me 76 traits to focus on in narrative, persuasive writing. It didn't teach me what to do when a kid takes his pants off in class.
At Graduation, What Will You Say to Your Child?
When our children graduate from high school, it’s every parent’s dream to bestow a pearl of wisdom that can somehow help guide them forward in life. What will you say? “Graduation is a milestone event, and parents may begin to get nostalgic as they think about the important transition their children are getting ready to [More...]
Are College Degrees Inherited?
Parents’ experiences with education strongly influence what their children do after high school.
Are You Ready To Graduate?
Guidebook for High School Graduates
Guidebook for High School Graduates: Congratulations on closing your high school chapter. You may have learned many important lessons during your high school years, but your journey is just beginni…
Alpine Valley School Podcast EP17: Ask For What You Want
Determined, passionate, self-directed - these are all terms that have been used to describe Alpine Valley School students and graduates. But how are these tr...
Why Do Graduates Receive Lei?
Spring is graduation season, with many young people concluding their high school or college education and preparing to take the next step towards adulthood. If you know a...
Why Teachers are Associated with and Traditionally Given Apples
Gloria N. asks: Why is the stereotype to give apples to teachers? Widespread publicly funded, mandatory education has only been around since about the 19th century. Before then, the responsibility of providing schooling to children fell primarily on their families. Upper- and middle-class families tended to hire tutors or send their children to a private school run by a schoolmaster. [...]
Why Kindergartners Are Better Creative Thinkers Than Graduate Students
Unfortunately, we often approach problems with a non-creative mindset.
7 Essential Life Skills for High Schoolers to Build Before Graduating
As an educator, how many times have you heard students ask why schools don’t teach things like how to file taxes or some other reasonable life skill necessary to successfully master “adulting”?
What We Would Do Over in College and After Graduating
Curriculum Associates is Doing Meaningful work
Megan is a seasoned educator and has spent over 10 years in the classroom so the transition from the classroom into this corporate aspect tied dear to her heart. This is important and valuable to e…
Why are schools starting so early?
The start of a new school year was met with some districts dismissing early due to the summer heat. That has some wondering why school started while it's still summer.
