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From day 1 of Jeff Pulver’s 140 Conference in New York City, I have summaries of a number of the presentations. While these stood out in terms of being easy to summarize, all of the presentations were solid and useful. Be sure to check the Day 2live feed here.
Is ADHD an epidemic? I don’t believe so. But drug use has more than doubled in five years in Finland. Worrying! Pasi Sahlberg, author of Finnish Lessons
It’s clear to me that ADHD is over-diagnosed and over-medicated in the United States. We are using drugs to make the students conform to an obsolete classroom environment rather than changing the environments to meet the needs of the students. Too many teachers want kids medicated so they can sit still and focus on boring stuff. Thanks to Melissa Hathaway we have a super guest post on the matter. If you are looking for a no nonsense take on the problem, you won’t be disappointed.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Educates Children on the Importance of Saving. It’s essential that parents rear smart spenders, who know the importance of saving money and budgeting. Only, how can parents be certain their children make smart money choices, even when they’re away from their parent’s watchful eyes? Should kids have student credit cards or perhaps share a bank account with their parents for adult monitoring? Read on for access to Financial Fables, credit cards without fees, and other great advice. Many schools don’t teach this. I wish I had it when I was in school.
How Community Colleges Offer Kids a New Start by Paul Taylor takes a look at how community colleges can help students prepare for their desired career and avoid huge college debt. All high school students and their parents should read this fine guest post as they consider their higher education options.
Is Homeschooling the Answer? This is a guest post by Kelly Opferman who spells out some of the benefits of home schooling for students and parents. Due to things like standardized testing, bullying, and a one-size-fits-all system that most students face, many more parents are making the decision to home school their children. Kelly is a seasoned writer who at this time focuses on her car financing calculator site. Her educational background includes finance, teaching, and economics.
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