Striking the Balance: The Role of Handwriting in a Tech-Driven Classroom
As technology and innovation continues to surge forward, we are left with the age-old question in education: what is the right balance between “old school” and “new age?” To what extent do we prepare students to be successful with all of the future tools at our...
Importance of Math Discussion
Talking and reading to your kids, especially while they’re young, should help them develop in a variety of ways. The value of this practice has been well-known for decades. It helps develop vocabulary and early language skills, and most importantly, it is a tender and...
The Beginning of the End for Standardized Testing?
“What is your stance on standardized testing?” This is one of the consistent questions we receive from prospective RUCA families, and it’s one of the more interesting ones we field. Some parents ask because they want their child to avoid standardized testing. Others...
What are your priorities?
Do you ever stop and wonder what your priorities are? Is it your job, your bank account, your reputation, your family, your spouse, your toys or something else? Having priorities is important and they can be very motivating. As a believer, do you ever think about...