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Media
Fun Ways to Teach Financial Literacy to Kids This Summer

Teru Clavel on July 5, 2022

Kids have a lot of questions about finance in this time of economic uncertainty. Before they find their way to social media influencers, try these fun, smart activities at home.

Kids have a lot of questions about finance in this time of economic uncertainty. Before they find their way to social media influencers, try these fun, smart activities at home.

Confidence
The 5 Non-Negotiables to Build True Community

Teru Clavel on April 22, 2022

Many parents in the U.S. wouldn't dream of sending their toddler on errands alone, but in Japan this is common. Here are 5 lessons about community I learned while in Japan.

Many parents in the U.S. wouldn't dream of sending their toddler on errands alone, but in Japan this is common. Here are 5 lessons about community I learned while in Japan.

Media
5 Questions to Fight the Disinformation War

Teru Clavel on April 3, 2022

Thanks to the internet and social media, we have information (and misinformation) at our fingertips more than ever before. Navigating social media literacy is essential.

Thanks to the internet and social media, we have information (and misinformation) at our fingertips more than ever before. Navigating social media literacy is essential.

Stress
10 Ways to Model Humanity for Kids

Teru Clavel on March 9, 2022

As we begin emerging from the pandemic, it is time we re-evaluate and model our values and priorities.

As we begin emerging from the pandemic, it is time we re-evaluate and model our values and priorities.

Media
Five Ways to Discuss the Conflict in Ukraine with Kids

Teru Clavel on February 27, 2022

If you don’t explain the Russian-Ukrainian conflict to your kids, they will explain it to themselves, leading to misunderstandings. Here are suggestions on how to guide them.

If you don’t explain the Russian-Ukrainian conflict to your kids, they will explain it to themselves, leading to misunderstandings. Here are suggestions on how to guide them.

Health
8 Unconventional New Year’s Resolutions for Your Family

Teru Clavel on December 29, 2021

Not all New Year's resolutions are created equal. Our current landscape requires family resolutions that are outside the box. Here are eight suggestions.

Not all New Year's resolutions are created equal. Our current landscape requires family resolutions that are outside the box. Here are eight suggestions.

Education
Top Gifts for the Modern Gen Z

Teru Clavel on December 5, 2021

The best gifts are timeless and prepare our youth for the future they will inherit. Here are my top 10 gifts for any Gen Zer on your list this year.

The best gifts are timeless and prepare our youth for the future they will inherit. Here are my top 10 gifts for any Gen Zer on your list this year.

Leadership
10 Tips for Writing a College Admissions Essay

Teru Clavel on November 24, 2021

Weighted more heavily than ever before, the college essay is essential. With most schools now test-optional and applicant numbers rising, this is one area where you can shine.

Weighted more heavily than ever before, the college essay is essential. With most schools now test-optional and applicant numbers rising, this is one area where you can shine.

Education
The Revised Purpose of School

Teru Clavel on November 21, 2021

Globalization has led to a highly-competitive market economy. Are today's students prepared for this reality when the priority of schools is social welfare?

Globalization has led to a highly-competitive market economy. Are today's students prepared for this reality when the priority of schools is social welfare?

Teachers need to collaborate and share best practices for instruction.
Education
In Support of Teacher Development: A Parent Perspective

Teru Clavel on June 29, 2021

Noticeably absent from statistics surrounding parent dissatisfaction with pandemic teaching and learning is the availability of teacher professional development and training.

Noticeably absent from statistics surrounding parent dissatisfaction with pandemic teaching and learning is the availability of teacher professional development and training.

Education
Can K12 Student Assessment Be Accurate in a Pandemic?

Teru Clavel on June 3, 2021

K12 student assessment informs parents and teachers how students are performing. But what if the results of those assessments are skewed? How will we know students have learned?

K12 student assessment informs parents and teachers how students are performing. But what if the results of those assessments are skewed? How will we know students have learned?

Blocks are for more than play. They teach early engineering skills.
Education
How to Prepare Kids for a Global Economy Through Mastery

Teru Clavel on May 2, 2021

Think honor roll means mastery? Think again. True mastery is essential for success in our global economy and is measured by much more than assessment scores.

Think honor roll means mastery? Think again. True mastery is essential for success in our global economy and is measured by much more than assessment scores.

Education
How to Learn Your Local K12 School District Landscape

Teru Clavel on April 9, 2021

Not all K12 schools are the same. There may be areas where your local school district falls short. Ask these questions to determine if there are gaps you need to fill at home.

Not all K12 schools are the same. There may be areas where your local school district falls short. Ask these questions to determine if there are gaps you need to fill at home.

Education
Hope: 8 Challenges and Actions to Rebuild Community

Teru Clavel on November 7, 2020

A solid community is necessary for our kids to have a solid education. Strong communities mobilize resources and prioritize schooling, at every level.

A solid community is necessary for our kids to have a solid education. Strong communities mobilize resources and prioritize schooling, at every level.

Education
TransPARENTcy for Back to School

Teru Clavel on August 9, 2020

Education begins and is supported at home. Regardless of how schools will look this year, parents are a child's most important teacher.

Education begins and is supported at home. Regardless of how schools will look this year, parents are a child's most important teacher.

Motivation
8 Ways to Summer Smart With Your Kids

Teru Clavel on May 27, 2020

We are trying to get by as parents and educators day by day. Here is how you can prepare for the future with intention.

We are trying to get by as parents and educators day by day. Here is how you can prepare for the future with intention.

Coronavirus Disease 2019
COVID-19: 12 Preparations for Parents

Teru Clavel on March 16, 2020

In the face of uncertainty, parents suddenly need to juggle new responsibilities, including playing a far larger role to educate and occupy our children.

In the face of uncertainty, parents suddenly need to juggle new responsibilities, including playing a far larger role to educate and occupy our children.