We’re all trying our best to keep our families safe in the midst of an ongoing pandemic. But with schools opening again, the reality of possible exposure to covid is sinking in. More than likely, students who are going to in-person school will at one point be exposed to someone…
When considering the top ranked universities in America the schools that come to mind include Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and even USC. Although these are prestigious schools, not one of them was ranked at number one by Forbes “America’s Top Colleges” this year. In fact, for the first time ever Forbes…
Students Decide Whether or not to Continue In-person Schooling Despite Covid Risks In Fall 2020, I took a semester off from college. It was not an easy decision, and I remember having so many misgivings at the time: would this throw me off for the next five years, when would…
COVID-19 and the Lack of Social-Emotional Support Many parents and teachers feel concerned about the COVID-19 achievement gap. This gap is the disparity in learning loss that students have experienced during the pandemic as a result of struggling to meet their grade expectations. While the COVID-19 achievement gap is…
What is Financial Literacy? Financial literacy is neglected in the United States, across education systems and financial institutions. The U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission defines financial literacy to be “the skills, knowledge and tools that equip people to make individual financial decisions and actions to attain their goals.” It…