Sex and I.Q. Or not! New research says sexual activity can grow brain cells. Keeping them may be another matter. Forget mindfulness meditation, computerized working-memory training, and learning a musical instrument; all methods recently shown by scientists to increase intelligence. There could … [Read more...]
A First Report Card Fails to ‘Exceed Expectations’
January 20, 2014 by
I remembered that more than academic validation, what my child needs above all is for his mother to act like an adult. Being graded in kindergarten — or perhaps at any age — isn't the best idea. But as my kids are learning, life is neither perfect nor fair. Report cards are part of the school … [Read more...]
My Rules for My Kids: Eat Your Vegetables; Don’t Blame the Teacher
January 19, 2014 by
This is a short manual for raising kids. It won't work for everyone for various reasons (financial and health situations etc.) but it will work otherwise. And if you can't do it all you can do most or some of it. The more you can do the better things will go. A dad's lessons on raising … [Read more...]
Canada’s students slipping in math and science, OECD finds
January 19, 2014 by
A new international study ranks Canadian students among the top of the class in key subject areas, but there has been a noticeable decline over the years in math and science scores among the country's pupils. I promised you I'd provide the Canadian stats. They aren't as bad as the US stats but … [Read more...]
What It’s Like to Be the First Person in Your Family to Go to College?
January 18, 2014 by
Despite the influx of programs on high-school and college campuses, many programs still lag in hard graduation numbers. When Harry arrived at Vanderbilt University in 2008, he became the first person in his family to attend college. His parents were immigrants from Nicaragua, and he had attended … [Read more...]
Why Are Colleges Getting So Expensive?
January 18, 2014 by
These are U.S figures but the annual average cost of tuition in Canada is probably pretty close. People like to ask why "college" is getting so expensive, but they need a better question. There are almost 7,000 accredited colleges and universities in the U.S., from public community colleges, to … [Read more...]
This is America’s Math, Science, and Reading Report Card. And It Sucks.
January 17, 2014 by
This is true, alarming, devastating and untenable. While worse for the U.S. it is indefensible for Canadians too. There is simply no need for this nonsense to continue at this scale. Our children can't read, write or do math. It is ridiculous and sad. At Dropout to Dean's List I'll teach students … [Read more...]
American students perform poorly
December 16, 2013 by
Even Gifted Students Can’t Keep Up In Math and Science, the Best Fend for Themselves "Advancements in science and engineering have extended life, employed millions and accounted for more than half of American economic growth since World War II, but they are slowing. The nation has to enlarge its … [Read more...]
Fixing math and science for today’s students
December 16, 2013 by
Teachers Tell Us How to Fix Science and Math "Only 19 percent of American high school students have taken a computer science course. Many students who might have excellent coding abilities are never exposed to the subject, missing out on promising career paths. That’s often because teachers … [Read more...]
Dropout to Dean’s List is open!
October 30, 2012 by
I can help you be a great student. Having trouble in school? Thinking of dropping out? This place is for you if you... Dropped out of any kind of school Switched programs and are still unhappy Don't know what program to enter Don't know what to do about school at all Are … [Read more...]
