October 11, 2017
Is your teen lackluster about school? Do you worry that she seems to be, not failing exactly, but disengaged or apathetic about class? If so, you're...
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2017
This blog post was written by Taneal Sanders, Grade 5 teacher at GEMS World Academy Chicago.
Here I am, a 41-year-old woman, whose least favorite...
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2017
The concept of social and emotional learning (SEL) in education has steadily gained traction in recent years. SEL both supports and enhances core...
Read MoreAugust 29, 2017
In a highly competitive and achievement-driven culture, the thought of failure as a positive outcome in the classroom can seem counterintuitive (if...
Read MoreAugust 7, 2017
Why study art in school?
The question has asked been repeatedly over the years, often igniting passionate debate. One reason the question comes up is...
Read MoreJuly 10, 2017
Parents and educators can find it challenging to get children of all ages motivated and excited about reading, especially in the digital age. A...
Read MoreJune 28, 2017
One of the ideas embedded in the academic approach at GEMS World Academy Chicago is that learning happens everywhere — not just within the classroom...
Read MoreJune 20, 2017
Every year, global finance company Bloomberg conducts an exhaustive survey of recruiters to find out what skills are most in demand by employers, and...
Read MoreJune 5, 2017
Having a summer vacation is a healthy chance for children to take a break from the routine of spending their days in the classroom, and it's an...
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