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Virtual Gratitude Journaling: A Technique that Finally Works

Virtual Gratitude Journaling: A Technique that Finally Works

I have been teaching 9th and 10th grade English at a small Islamic school for the past decade. For many…

30 Minutes a Day: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Stand Out in the College Admissions Game

30 Minutes a Day: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Stand Out in the College Admissions Game

As a college counselor, I get a lot of questions about the most effective strategies for gaining admission to competitive…

Education is in a Rut: Could AI Help Get Us Out?

Education is in a Rut: Could AI Help Get Us Out?

I show the brilliant Prince Ea video below to my students every year. It never fails to rivet them because…

Pivoting towards a Future with AI in the Classroom

Pivoting towards a Future with AI in the Classroom

ChatGPT: Menace or Marvel?   In bemoaning the current state of education, Sir Ken Robinson said, “If you’re not prepared…