Homeschooling Uncovered: Past, Present, and Future
As of the 2021-2022 school year, approximately 3 million (6%) students were being homeschooled in the U.S – a figure
Knowing Our Own Truth: Belief Vs. Facts
Beliefs are inherently subjective. Individually and collectively, we may hold a belief for which we have a particular sense of certitude and conviction. Now, this does not mean that just because one is certain that one’s belief is true, that it is not infallible. Believing in something does not necessarily make it true.
The Power of a Growth Mindset
In society today, there are two types of mindsets that we commonly see: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Carol Dweck, Stanford University’s talented researcher and professor, asserts that a fixed mindset constricts people into thinking that their internal and external qualities are stuck in stone and cannot be changed. In other words, these individuals believe that they are inherently good or bad at a task; therefore, failure is interpreted as a reflection of themselves rather than an opportunity for growth.
Improving Problem Solving Skills
From the day we are born until the day we die, problems are our fellow travelers in our journey of life. They are key factors in our upbringing throughout our lifetime. If there were no problems, there would be no development of skills, or character, or progress toward a better future. Someone defined problems as a gift: without them we wouldn’t grow, while another one defined problems not as stop signs, but as guidelines.
Overcoming Your Fears
At times, genuine threats give rise to fear, yet fear can also develop from imagined threats. Luckily, all fears are learned; no one is born with them. Consequently, we can unlearn our fears by regularly practicing self-control over them until they disappear.
Feature Story- Galina Rakhmistrovskaya, the Battle of the Teal winner (adult division)
Galina loves art because it is a way to express her emotions and clear her mind. For her, art has a therapeutic effect and changes her outlook on life. As an artist, she wants her artwork to speak to the audience. She brings life to her drawings by using light and shadow to show the texture and perspective which gives depth and visual interest to her art.
The Future of Education
The purpose of an educator is not just to prepare students for their future but also to teach them skills to create a better future for all humanity. This can prove difficult because the challenges society faces are constantly evolving.
Teaching the Skills of Tomorrow Today
Throughout the history of mankind and across civilizations, nothing could have been accomplished unless the youth of each nation were properly educated. Younger generations need the guidance of those who have come before them to face the challenges of the present and the future.
Letter from the Editor
A lot of questions come to my mind when I think of the “gifted” designation a person receives or achieves. What does it really mean to be gifted?
