For many students, the thought of writing an essay can be as enjoyable as a trip to the dentist. First there is the dilemma of selecting the topic, then developing supporting arguments, body paragraphs, a strong conclusion and finally, proofreading. Unfortunately...

This week’s study tip is all about the art of “chunking”. Rest assured that this has nothing to do with getting sick or dealing with sickness before a big test, but rather as an alternative to cramming. I think it is safe to say that...

There are some places where it is often easy to get the impression that teachers are the most lazy, money grubbing, good for nothing, bums. Just read some of the comments at the end of this article . Meanwhile, the other paper in the same county writes...

I’ve read “ The World is Flat ” by Terry Friedman, and next on my list is “Disrupting Class; How Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns” by Clayton Christensen, Curtis Johnson and Michael Horn. I’ve listened...

The SAT is a major deciding factor in college admissions and a major area of focus for most high school juniors and seniors. With so much emphasis on one test, it is no wonder that students get nervous and make small, easily avoidable mistakes that can...

This week’s homework tip mainly focuses on written assignments, such as essays, book reports or word problems. Having someone proofread your work will help eliminate spelling and grammar errors and help make your homework assignments look more polished...

When preparing for college admissions, I strongly suggest that you take both the SAT and the ACT . Many students score higher on the ACT, as it applies more to what you have learned in school, rather than just testing your ability to take a test. I say...

GlobalScholar would like to congratulate this year’s winners of the National Educator Award presented by the Milken Family Foundation . Ronelle Robinson and Cheryl Watkins were each awarded $25,000 for their excellence in education. Ronelle Robinson is...

This is music to the ears of online gamers. GlobalScholar now offers 8 free online games that are so fun, you won’t even notice you are learning. And parents, don’t worry that your kids are spending time online playing games, they are receiving an “edutainment...

This week’s homework tip focuses on preparation and making a space where you can buckle down and get your homework done with the least amount of distractions. The first step in creating a study center is to choose a place in your house that is quiet,...