When I was in school, we learned about the world in seemingly unrelated snippets. My teachers called the subject Social Studies .

• We might start the year studying Chinese culture.
• Then we'd study the Pilgrims because it was getting close to Thanksgiving.
• Then we'd take a break to study the Plains Indians and build miniature teepees.
  
  

Social Studies remains a core

Visiting colleges is an important step in determining where your child will apply. It shows colleges that you are interested in coming to their school. With college visits, you'll want to have prepared some questions in advance that will give you information you can't find online or in their view-books. Ask open-ended questions to, hopefully, engage in meaningful conversation.

Gaining college

Want to learn how to remain sane AND retain skills? When my kids were in middle school and high school, we did just a bit of structured school each day during the summer months. We did a little math, a little writing, a little independent unit study of some sort. No, I'm not crazy – hear me out.  A balanced summer makes