The next time your son tells you he doesn't need to study because he plans to be a rap star, you can tell him that he should follow in the footsteps of some well-known rappers who managed to do both. Here are some artists who have either graduated from or attended college. Some of these names may well surprise [...]
Back for Day 2 of NBC News' Education Nation Summit 2012, the final day of this gathering of thought leaders seeking ways to solve the complex and varied issues of American education. More highlights from today's speakers and panelists: Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis talked about the importance of making sure students are coming out of school well prepared [...]
I spent most of today at NBC News' Education Nation 2012 Summit, which brought together educators, students, parents, elected officials, and industry and thought leaders for a solutions-focused conversation about the state of American education. Heard lots of thought-provoking and inspirational conversation about what is being done and what can be done to help our nation's children. Here are [...]
As you have probably heard, as many as 125 Harvard University students, including several varsity athletes, are alleged to have cheated on a take-home final exam in a Government course last semester. While the investigation is still underway, and no students have been sanctioned, some athletes who might be involved in the scandal are taking a leave of absence [...]
As your sons (and daughters) head back to school, take a few minutes to look at these sites which are filled with interesting and useful information especially designed for parents. Bookmark the ones you like, and go back to them when you are looking for ways to inspire and help your student. Happy Browsing! FunBrain for Parents Educational games [...]
Last Thursday, President Obama signed an Executive Order creating The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans, which is designed to support, coordinate and strengthen the work of communities and federal agencies to ensure that African-American youngsters are better prepared for high school, college and productive and successful careers. He announced this Initiative last Wednesday night in [...]
We at GCP are keenly focused on the advances in online education, and they are coming fast and furiously. MIT and Harvard recently announced a new nonprofit partnership known as EdX which will offer free online courses from both universities. EdX, which is expected to offer its first five courses this fall, will be overseen by a nonprofit organization [...]
Take a minute to stop and think about how a teacher improved your life or the life of your son. What power they have to open eyes to new ways of thinking! They deserve our appreciation and respect for their important work in a very challenging profession. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, here are a few quotes which [...]
Do you have a middle schooler who loves sports and is not so crazy about science? Have him take a look at these videos which could make learning science more fun. "Science of NFL Football" on NBCLearn.com, found here, is a 10-part video series funded by the National Science Foundation and produced in partnership with the National Football League. [...]
Yesterday's New York Times "Motherlode Blog", found here, featured advice from a middle school teacher on how parents can best and most productively interact with teachers when problems arise. The teacher, who is also the mother of two boys, acknowledges that as much as she dreads facing angry parents with issues, she has had her moments as an angry [...]