Monthly Archives: May 2016

“I am a lean, mean, mathing machine.”  In college, I’d repeat this phrase to myself, muttering under my breath before every calculus exam. This mantra reminded me that I was tough, prepared, and capable of setting aside my nerves. People

Dr. Sara Lazar began a yoga and mindfulness practice after a sports injury in the 1990s. Mindfulness – a practice rooted in Eastern philosophy of tuning into the body, mind, and environment – is quickly gaining credibility in the research

“He makes bad decisions regarding iPad use.” “She gets distracted by her iPad….” “He gets sucked into the iPad….” As an educator, I’ve seen and heard many comments like these from teachers about our mutual students. This trend has multiplied

Ah, April what a beautiful time of year! We have all heard the jingle: April showers bring May…test preparation?! Yes, that’s right, it’s that time of year again for students and teachers in high schools and colleges across the country.

It’s no secret that the American education system is saturated with standardized tests. As of 2016, the average student in America takes a staggering 112 mandatory standardized tests before graduating high school. This averages out to be eight a year