Here are a few of the most interesting articles I have come across dealing with college and the educational process in general. I have tried to select interesting, practical and timely stories for your consideration. If you would like to share your reaction, drop me an email on my contact page.
~Ruth
~Ruth
December: Lacrosse star Paul Rabil, writer Philip Schultz advocate for learning disabled by Valerie Strauss, Washington Post
All children need role models, and students with learning disabilities are no different. These role models, two highly successful adults, talk about their struggles in school, with students from The Lab School of Washington. Schultz and Rabil travel the nation, talking, motivating, and inspiring students with learning disabilities.
Finding Role Models
All children need role models, and students with learning disabilities are no different. These role models, two highly successful adults, talk about their struggles in school, with students from The Lab School of Washington. Schultz and Rabil travel the nation, talking, motivating, and inspiring students with learning disabilities.
Finding Role Models
November: Learning-disabled students get firmer grip on college By Mary Beth Marklein, USA TODAY
Many students do not learn self-advocacy skills in elementary, middle, and high school, so when they get to college, they are at a loss as to how to get the resources that they need to be successful. Programs are cropping up around the country, for these students. The colleges themselves sponsor some and others are independent programs. This article explains some of these programs and why the need is so crucial.
Getting a firmer grip
Many students do not learn self-advocacy skills in elementary, middle, and high school, so when they get to college, they are at a loss as to how to get the resources that they need to be successful. Programs are cropping up around the country, for these students. The colleges themselves sponsor some and others are independent programs. This article explains some of these programs and why the need is so crucial.
Getting a firmer grip
October: Colleges Step Up to Meet Dyslexia Challenge by Meryl Davids Landau
Some colleges are making an effort to learn more about students with learning disabilities. Stanford University hosted a seminar for 45 admission deans, from across the country, to learn how high achieving students with dyslexia, could be an asset to their campuses. Successful professionals shared their college experiences and struggles due to dyslexia.
Colleges Step Up
Some colleges are making an effort to learn more about students with learning disabilities. Stanford University hosted a seminar for 45 admission deans, from across the country, to learn how high achieving students with dyslexia, could be an asset to their campuses. Successful professionals shared their college experiences and struggles due to dyslexia.
Colleges Step Up
August: Pink Underwear and Other Lessons for the College-Bound by ALINA TUGEND in The New York Times
You may think that you’ve taught all the life skills your child needs before leaving home, but think again. Does your child know how to sew on a button, change a flat tire, pack a suitcase, or keep track of a bank account? This article will give you some last minute tips to ease your child into adulthood.
Pink Underwear and Other Lessons
You may think that you’ve taught all the life skills your child needs before leaving home, but think again. Does your child know how to sew on a button, change a flat tire, pack a suitcase, or keep track of a bank account? This article will give you some last minute tips to ease your child into adulthood.
Pink Underwear and Other Lessons
July: Even For Cashiers, College Pays Off by David Leonhardt
With the push for all students to attend college, the cost of college, and the multitude of opportunities for post-secondary education, making the choice can be difficult. This article emphasizes the necessity of some quality education after high school. See what you think.
College Pays Off
With the push for all students to attend college, the cost of college, and the multitude of opportunities for post-secondary education, making the choice can be difficult. This article emphasizes the necessity of some quality education after high school. See what you think.
College Pays Off
June: Before I Even Came to Harvard by Samuel B. Novey
A Harvard Z-lister talks about his gap year experience, suggested by his Harvard University admissions representative. He did not go on a global adventure, but stayed stateside, and participated in a lifetime opportunity on the campaign trail.
Before Harvard
A Harvard Z-lister talks about his gap year experience, suggested by his Harvard University admissions representative. He did not go on a global adventure, but stayed stateside, and participated in a lifetime opportunity on the campaign trail.
Before Harvard
May: Ready or Not by Jacques Steinberg in the NY Times
The debate continues as to how early we should be preparing our students for college. For years we’ve had the PSAT, commonly given in 10th grade, but sometimes as early as 8th grade. Last fall the College Board, in response to school districts’ requests to assess students’ potential for college-prep work, developed ReadiStep, for the 8th grade population. Where does it stop? Read this article and decide the worth of this action.
Ready or Not
The debate continues as to how early we should be preparing our students for college. For years we’ve had the PSAT, commonly given in 10th grade, but sometimes as early as 8th grade. Last fall the College Board, in response to school districts’ requests to assess students’ potential for college-prep work, developed ReadiStep, for the 8th grade population. Where does it stop? Read this article and decide the worth of this action.
Ready or Not
March/April: Inside the college admissions process: Grinnell College dean pulls back the curtain on college admissions in Today Parenting on MSNBC
Watching this video or reading the transcript will give you a birds-eye-view of the admissions process at one college. The importance of this article and video is knowing that colleges really do look at the “whole” child, and not just the test scores and GPA. Watch the video clip with your son or daughter who is starting the college process. It will make for an interesting discussion.
Today Parenting
Watching this video or reading the transcript will give you a birds-eye-view of the admissions process at one college. The importance of this article and video is knowing that colleges really do look at the “whole” child, and not just the test scores and GPA. Watch the video clip with your son or daughter who is starting the college process. It will make for an interesting discussion.
Today Parenting
February: The Impact of Malloy's Inaugural Revelation about Learning Disabilities by MariAn Gail Brown in the ctpost.com
Parents of students with learning disabilities will find hope in this story of triumph. As parents, we are our child’s greatest advocate, cheerleader, and strategist. In all our roles, our children may find the greatest comfort in knowing that we never give up. No matter what your political views are, you will enjoy Governor Malloy’s story of his accomplishments, despite his learning disabilities.
The Governor’s Story
Parents of students with learning disabilities will find hope in this story of triumph. As parents, we are our child’s greatest advocate, cheerleader, and strategist. In all our roles, our children may find the greatest comfort in knowing that we never give up. No matter what your political views are, you will enjoy Governor Malloy’s story of his accomplishments, despite his learning disabilities.
The Governor’s Story
January: Learning With Disabilities, by Abby Goodnough in The New York Times
The transition to college presents new adventures, increased independence, and never-thought-of struggles for many students. But this common transition can be particularly difficult, if the student has learning disabilities or ADHD. Landmark College is one of a handful of colleges in the U.S. that is an educational institution exclusively for students with learning disabilities. Read about Landmark College’s successes with this population of bright students.
Learning With Disabilities
The transition to college presents new adventures, increased independence, and never-thought-of struggles for many students. But this common transition can be particularly difficult, if the student has learning disabilities or ADHD. Landmark College is one of a handful of colleges in the U.S. that is an educational institution exclusively for students with learning disabilities. Read about Landmark College’s successes with this population of bright students.
Learning With Disabilities