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Commentary: Later High School Start Time

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:25:34 +0000

Some school boards are pushing to delay high school start times, according this May 15, 2012 commentary on Education Week.

ADHD behavioral therapy vs drug treatment

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:10:02 +0000

New findings suggest that cognitive and behavioral therapies that help young people reduce impulsivity and cultivate good study habits may be costlier and take longer to administer, but they also m

New College Board pres. herald new testing company focus?

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:53 +0000

The standardized testing company, the College Board has hired one of the chief architects of the common core curriculum as its new President, reports this May 16, 2012 article in The New York T

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Little known toddler hazards

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:44:50 +0000

This May 14, 2012 story in The New York Times presents findings on a report on injuries from bottles, pacifiers and sippy cups, and on another report related to batteries.
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US ranks first in higher education

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:43:43 +0000

A study out of University of Melbourne ranks the United States as having the best higher education.
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Time Magazine: Attachment Parenting

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:14:18 +0000

The May 21, 2012 issue of Time Magazine is creating a stir with its controversial cover of a mom breastfeeding a child standing on a chair to suckle at her exposed breast.
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AP tests as tools for raising standards

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:54:23 +0000

The number of students taking AP tests has doubled from a decade ago, reports this May 5, 2012 article by the Associated Press.
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Best US High Schools

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:22:12 +0000

US News and World Report has come out with its 2012 ranking for Best High Schools in the United States.
Topping the list is the School for the Talented and Gifted in Dallas, Texas.
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Helping your child stay motivated

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:03:25 +0000

This 2002 article in LD Online explains two types of motivation - intrinsic and extrinsic - and what parents can do to help a child stay motivated.
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Coed class impact on children's development

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:03:51 +0000

This May 7, 2012 article in Education Week presents a series of studies that look at the impact of coed classrooms on children's development.
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Digital gaming gaining in classroom

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:39:53 +0000

A new study says about half of K - 8 teachers say digital games have become a regular and beneficial part of today's classsroom, reports this May 2, 2012 article in Education Week.
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Are educational apps beneficial to preschoolers?

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:56:14 +0000

This May 2, 2012 article in Slate Magazine acknowledges that educational apps for very young children are a booming business but also points out that research hasn't caught up to whether t
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Parenting kids with significant special needs

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:37:46 +0000

This Newsweek/Daily Beast article takes a close look at what is required to parent kids with significant special needs.
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ADHD and diet

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:42:45 +0000

A new review of ADHD studies suggests potential benefits to diet modifications, reports this April 30, 2012 article in Education Week.
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Why the gender gap in engineering,science?

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:46:53 +0000

Statistics suggest that college freshman men majoring in science and engineering far outnumber freshmen women, reports this April 25, 2012 article from PBS Newshour.
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Middle School Math Study

admin — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:48:41 +0000

Studies of urban middle schoolers suggest that placing struggling math students in algebra does not improve their tests performance on state math tests, reports this April 20, 2012 article in E
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A Summary of Executive Skills

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:35:53 +0000

This 2010 summary of Executive Skills at LD.org explains what they are and what indicates a weakness in them.
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Background television impact on kids

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:33:39 +0000

A new media study has found that children ages 8 monhts to 8 years are exposed to nearly 4 hours daily of televison playing in the background, reports Sarah D.
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Study: Recess time ideal

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:56:53 +0000

This April 12, 2012 article in Education Week looks at the results of a study on the ideal recess time among kindergartners and its connection to reading scores.
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Educational ratings for digital content

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:21:27 +0000

Common Sense Media has launched an educational ratings system for digitial content.
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April 20, 2012: MIT Science Festival for Kids

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:36:32 +0000

April 20, 2012 marks the start of the sixth annual Cambridge Science Festival in Cambridge, MA reports this April 9, 2012 article in The New York Times.
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Teen texting up

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:12:56 +0000

A new study by the Pew Internet & American Life Project says teen text messaging is at a median volume of 60 received and sent a day, according to this April 10, 2012 article in The Christi
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Why girls and boys burn out

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:27:25 +0000

Education Week contributor Sarah Sparks discusses a recent study on burnout in adolescent boys and girls in this April 9, 2012 blog.
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Study: Autism risk for children of obese mothers

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:51:44 +0000

A new study in Pediatrics warns that moms who are obese or have diabetes are more likely to have children with autism or another developmental problem, reports this April 9, 2012 NPRread more

Many preschoolers don't get enough outdoor play

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:17:22 +0000

A new study says many preschoolers, especially young girls, aren't engaging in routine outdoor play, reports this April 2 article in US News and World Report.
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Lacrosse and college admissions

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:54:22 +0000

This April 2, 2012 article in USA Today reports that colleges are using lacrosse to recapture middle-class suburban students willing to pay the full price of college tuition.
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Gender and Autism Spectrum Disorder

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:06:16 +0000

In this April 4, 2012 article on cnn.com, autism specialist Dr. Peter Szatmari discusses gender differences in how Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) manifests.
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Report: Expanded learning time not cure-all

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:13:42 +0000

The Washington-based think tank Education Sector says adding more time to instruction doesn't necessary result in improved student and school outcomes, reports this April 3, 2012 article in Edu
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Video: TED talk on creativity

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:38:32 +0000

"Creativity expert," author and educator Sir Ken Robinson gives this June 2006 talk, available on video at TED.com, on the importance of creativity in education.
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Study: Art involvement narrows achievement gap

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:02:06 +0000

A new study by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) finds that disadvantaged students do better academically if they are intensely involved in the arts, reports this March 29, 2012 article in
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Autism growth and diagnoses

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:40:17 +0000

This March 30, 2012 article in The Washington Post discusses the growth in autism diagnoses and the push for early identification and possible causes.
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Parent influence on teens and school

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:43:11 +0000

A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Child Development has found that parents - and teachers - still trump other teens when it comes to inflencing their children about some f
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One-sport athletes face greater injury risk

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:28:44 +0000

This March 21, 2012 article by the Gazette/Capital News Service reports that the push for young athletes to pursue one sport is putting them at greater risk of injury.
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Study: Math anxiety

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:13:09 +0000

A new study by a team of scientists at Stanford University's School of Medecine suggests math anxiety changes the brain function of kids, according to this March 23, 2012 article in Education Week.
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Preparing for an ADHD meds shortage

admin — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:57:01 +0000

This March 15, 2012 blog in ADDitutde magazine discusses how parents can proactively prepare for an ADHD medication shortage.
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5 misconceptions about learning disabilities

admin — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:12:44 +0000

This March 16, 2012 PBS Newshour report provides an overview on the prevalance of learning disabilities, along with common misconceptions.
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Study: Poor US education a security threat

admin — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:11:25 +0000

A new study says "educational failure puts the United States' future economic prosperity, global position, and physical safety at risk," reports this March 20, 2012 article in The Christian S
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GAO study: School sports on rise

admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:25:10 +0000

School sports opportunities are generally on the rise, according to a March 19, 2012 article in USA Today on a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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Welcome to our new site!

Elizabeth — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:19:25 +0000

Welcome to the newly redesigned www.mykidsupport.com!
In an effort to provide you the best educational support information, we have revamped our web site.
Educators/Tutors

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Modest rise in US graduation rates

Elizabeth — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:46:59 +0000

U.S. High School graduation rates have risen a modest 3.5 percent points from 2001 - 2009, reports this March 19, 2012 article in USA Today.
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Khan Academy feature on 60 Minutes

Elizabeth — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:54:57 +0000

Free online tutoring site Khan Acadmy is in the news again, this time in a March 11, 2012 profile on 60 Minutes.
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Teacher morale at low point

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:51:13 +0000

A survey of the nation's teachers suggests morale is at its lowest point in more than 20 years, according to this March 7, 2012 article in The New York Times.
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Study: Nonfiction helps reading skills

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:11:14 +0000

A new study shows that children in New York City who learned to read using a curriculum that emphasized nonfiction texts outperformed other methods, reports this March 11, 2012 article in The N
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Create a reading culture at home

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:35:57 +0000

In this March 5, 2012 Education Week blog, Donalyn Miller, author of "Book Whisper: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child," lists six tips for creating a read culture at home.
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Study: Sleep needed for optimum academic performance

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:21:22 +0000

A new study published by Eastern Economic Journal suggests that the optimal amount of sleep a student needs for optimal academic achievement may be less than the recommended 9.25 hours per
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Parenting is personal not cultural

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:36:30 +0000

In this February 9, 2012 column in The Wall Street Journal, "The Juggle" columnist Laura Kreutzer argues that parenting is a highly personal process and not one that is dictated by a parti
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Parents mixed on teacher rankings

admin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:00:07 +0000

New York has published performance ratings for some 18,000 teachers, but some parents are voicing skepticism that test scores are indicative of teachers' competence, reports this February 27, 2012
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Blog: The homework debate

Elizabeth — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:08:46 +0000

In this February 25, 2012 Education Week blog, elementary school principal Peter DeWitt argues that "teachers and administrators need to understand that the point of giving homework is not
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US graduation rates plateau

Elizabeth — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:05:59 +0000

American University radio reports in this February 21, 2012 story that the US used to be number one for high school graduation but in 2009 was ranked 21 out of 26 OECD countries, according to the O
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Colleges deferring more students

Elizabeth — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:04 +0000

With a growing number of seniors applying for "early action" from colleges, more are being deferred, reports this February 21, 2012 article in USA Today.
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